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J1 GYF

2017 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI Bmt 4M Sa

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,049 mi
Last recorded72,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 GYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia Ocean TDI Bmt 4M Sa
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 72,049 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 71,835 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 57,354 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 55,755 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 49,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,693 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California Ocean TDI Bmt 4M Sa?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
5,048
Miles/Year
190
On UK Roads
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J1 GYF is a 2017 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI Bmt 4M Sa in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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What year was J1 GYF registered?

J1 GYF is a 2017 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI Bmt 4M Sa, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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The MOT history for J1 GYF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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