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SG55 RAM

2017 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,828 mi
Last recorded77,828 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 RAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 77,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 77,828 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,303 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 58,634 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres tread cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported caliper clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 48,045 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 37,468 miles

Front Front wiper blades - minor smearing.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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SG55 RAM is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 36,464 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 SG55 RAM, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG55 RAM registered?

SG55 RAM is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 December 2017.

Is SG55 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 RAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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