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SK18 KCF

2018 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,425 mi
Last recorded79,425 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen California30,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK18 KCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 79,425 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 66,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 57,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,698 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 42,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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SK18 KCF is a 2018 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK18 KCF, 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 SK18 KCF registered?

SK18 KCF is a 2018 Volkswagen California, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is SK18 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK18 KCF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK18 KCF have outstanding finance?

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