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P666 TPG

2013 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,336 mi
Last recorded82,336 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 TPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,336 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 82,336 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,885 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,426 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 60,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,761 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 44,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,783 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 27,783 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,970 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 20,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P666 TPG is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 48,174 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 P666 TPG, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P666 TPG is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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