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BW18 YLB

2018 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,784 mi
Last recorded21,784 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 YLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 21,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 15,355 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 13,712 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 10,098 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 5,937 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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BW18 YLB is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 30,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW18 YLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW18 YLB?

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What year was BW18 YLB registered?

BW18 YLB is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 3 July 2018.

Is BW18 YLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 YLB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW18 YLB have outstanding finance?

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