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9 PCL

2016 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,689 mi
Last recorded46,689 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 PCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 46,689 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 42,603 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 39,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 35,485 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2021 31,460 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 31,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 29,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,050 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 26,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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9 PCL is a 2016 Volkswagen California in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,598 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 9 PCL, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 9 PCL?

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What year was 9 PCL registered?

9 PCL is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is 9 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 PCL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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