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C4 LCY

2018 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,485 mi
Last recorded66,485 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 LCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 66,485 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 55,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 55,517 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,419 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 31,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 22,678 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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C4 LCY is a 2018 Volkswagen California in White 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 C4 LCY, 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 C4 LCY registered?

C4 LCY is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 8 August 2018.

Is C4 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 LCY 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 C4 LCY have outstanding finance?

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