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C5 NKY

2018 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,940 mi
Last recorded35,940 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 35,940 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 33,690 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 29,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 24,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 18,779 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 18,779 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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C5 NKY is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C5 NKY, 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 C5 NKY?

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What year was C5 NKY registered?

C5 NKY is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 October 2018.

Is C5 NKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 NKY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C5 NKY have outstanding finance?

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