Volkswagen California Registrations by Year
There are 8,815 Volkswagen California registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 8,815 Volkswagen California registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1964 to 2026.
More were registered in 2017 than any other year (1,339 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 70.8% for 2005 cars up to 89.0% for 2019 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
84.3%
MOT pass rate
8,815
On UK roads
43,142
Median mileage
20 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Volkswagen California registrations by year
53 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2026 Volkswagen California
4 plates
2025 Volkswagen California
2 plates
2024 Volkswagen California
1 plates
2023 Volkswagen California
4 plates
2022 Volkswagen California
7 plates
2021 Volkswagen California
13 plates
2020 Volkswagen California
117 plates
88.3% pass
24,035 mi
2019 Volkswagen California
1,163 plates
89.0% pass
27,300 mi
2018 Volkswagen California
1,195 plates
88.1% pass
30,836 mi
2017 Volkswagen California
1,339 plates
87.7% pass
36,464 mi
2016 Volkswagen California
875 plates
86.3% pass
39,598 mi
2015 Volkswagen California
931 plates
85.4% pass
41,220 mi
2014 Volkswagen California
770 plates
84.0% pass
46,070 mi
2013 Volkswagen California
616 plates
84.3% pass
48,174 mi
2012 Volkswagen California
613 plates
81.5% pass
49,874 mi
2011 Volkswagen California
405 plates
82.1% pass
50,801 mi
2010 Volkswagen California
345 plates
80.9% pass
52,184 mi
2009 Volkswagen California
55 plates
81.0% pass
56,777 mi
2008 Volkswagen California
81 plates
81.0% pass
61,894 mi
2007 Volkswagen California
64 plates
78.6% pass
75,416 mi
2006 Volkswagen California
43 plates
78.7% pass
64,433 mi
2005 Volkswagen California
24 plates
70.8% pass
101,750 mi
2004 Volkswagen California
11 plates
74.7% pass
88,511 mi
2003 Volkswagen California
13 plates
73.2% pass
88,342 mi
2002 Volkswagen California
12 plates
74.1% pass
113,882 mi
2001 Volkswagen California
8 plates
76.4% pass
157,268 mi
2000 Volkswagen California
4 plates
79.4% pass
84,327 mi
1999 Volkswagen California
8 plates
69.3% pass
236,024 mi
1998 Volkswagen California
9 plates
66.3% pass
245,847 mi
1997 Volkswagen California
5 plates
68.2% pass
196,112 mi
1996 Volkswagen California
4 plates
75.4% pass
245,475 mi
1995 Volkswagen California
8 plates
74.8% pass
103,796 mi
1994 Volkswagen California
4 plates
1993 Volkswagen California
9 plates
65.1% pass
252,534 mi
1992 Volkswagen California
3 plates
1991 Volkswagen California
13 plates
66.7% pass
283,242 mi
1990 Volkswagen California
5 plates
72.8% pass
238,990 mi
1989 Volkswagen California
9 plates
76.8% pass
235,884 mi
1987 Volkswagen California
1 plates
1986 Volkswagen California
1 plates
1985 Volkswagen California
1 plates
1984 Volkswagen California
4 plates
1982 Volkswagen California
2 plates
1979 Volkswagen California
1 plates
1978 Volkswagen California
2 plates
1977 Volkswagen California
1 plates
1976 Volkswagen California
1 plates
1975 Volkswagen California
2 plates
1971 Volkswagen California
3 plates
1970 Volkswagen California
1 plates
1968 Volkswagen California
1 plates
1966 Volkswagen California
1 plates
1964 Volkswagen California
1 plates
Volkswagen California registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Volkswagen Californias are there in the UK?
There are 8,815 Volkswagen California registrations on record across model years 1964 to 2026.
Which year had the most Volkswagen Californias registered?
2017 — 1,339 Volkswagen Californias were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Volkswagen California?
The typical Volkswagen California has covered around 43,142 miles.
Which Volkswagen California year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 2019 Volkswagen California has the highest pass rate at 89.0%.