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C23 GLE

2018 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,389 mi
Last recorded41,389 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 GLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 41,389 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 41,387 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 35,259 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 29,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 23,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 15,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread and worn to edges

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Offside Front tyre low tread and worn to edges

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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C23 GLE is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C23 GLE, 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

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What year was C23 GLE registered?

C23 GLE is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is C23 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 GLE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C23 GLE have outstanding finance?

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