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HG69 OBR

2020 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,626 mi
Last recorded33,626 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen California24,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG69 OBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 33,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 33,040 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 33,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 32,699 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 28,860 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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HG69 OBR is a 2020 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 24,035 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 HG69 OBR, 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 6 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 HG69 OBR registered?

HG69 OBR is a 2020 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 January 2020.

Is HG69 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG69 OBR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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