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KY20 OTZ

2020 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,534 mi
Last recorded17,534 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen California24,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY20 OTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 17,534 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 12,533 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 11,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 8,338 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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KY20 OTZ is a 2020 Volkswagen California in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY20 OTZ, 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

How do I check the history of KY20 OTZ?

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What year was KY20 OTZ registered?

KY20 OTZ is a 2020 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 August 2020.

Is KY20 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY20 OTZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY20 OTZ have outstanding finance?

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