Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 344 real MOT tests across 256 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a.
Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 262 | 90.8% | 17,252 | 24,044 | 31,723 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a Last?
Based on 256 Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.8% MOT pass rate from 262 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.8% across 262 tests.
How Does the Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a THIS CAR | 90.1% | 344 | 24,393 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Kia Sportage 3 CRDI Isg | 87.9% | 355 | 30,136 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-aShould you buy a used Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a?
The Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.1% across 344 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Volkswagen California Beach TDI S-a owner drives around 7,112 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.