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KP18 EKB

2018 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,340 mi
Last recorded64,340 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP18 EKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 64,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 58,996 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 58,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,201 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 49,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 34,147 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 34,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 24,558 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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KP18 EKB is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP18 EKB, 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 KP18 EKB registered?

KP18 EKB is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is KP18 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP18 EKB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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