2017 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · DB55 ALB
2017 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 29,572 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DB55 ALB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 29,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB55 ALB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen California (DB55 ALB) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DB55 ALB Mileage History
- 17/02/202318,433 mi
- 07/03/202422,522 mi+4,089 mi
- 07/03/202422,522 mi
- 08/03/202527,201 mi+4,679 mi
- 13/02/202629,572 mi+2,371 mi
Average of roughly 3,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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