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DE63 EKT

2013 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,802 mi
Last recorded109,802 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 EKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 109,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,369 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2023 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 78,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rears grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2022 78,461 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rears grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2021 66,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,541 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,913 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,005 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s and n/s/f tyres just on legal limit

Fail 16 Sep 2016 26,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s and n/s/f tyres just on legal limit

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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DE63 EKT is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 48,174 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 DE63 EKT, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE63 EKT is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is DE63 EKT safe to buy?

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