2017 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · AO17 FRC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent test in November 2025 at 76,632 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed. While the vehicle suffered a failure in November 2024 due to an ineffective offside windscreen wiper, the immediate rectification and subsequent clean pass suggest a proactive approach to minor repairs. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per annum. Between the 2021 test at 35,730 miles and the 2025 test at 76,632 miles, the car covered roughly 41,000 miles. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for seals, rubber components, and brake components that can suffer from long intervals of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, as the record shows recurring issues with thin pads in 2021 and 2022. Although the 2025 test showed no defects, the remaining life of the pads and the condition of the discs should be verified given the history of wear. The minor exhaust leak noted in 2023 at 53,542 miles also warrants a visual check to ensure the repair was comprehensive and that no further corrosion has developed on the manifold or pipework.