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AU16 NKX

2016 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,326 mi
Last recorded108,326 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 NKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 108,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2026 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 95,293 miles

Nearside undertray damaged

Offside undertray damaged

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Pass 26 Feb 2024 79,341 miles

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Pass 28 Feb 2023 67,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,405 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 46,597 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,103 miles

undertrays fitted

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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AU16 NKX 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU16 NKX, 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

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What year was AU16 NKX registered?

AU16 NKX is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AU16 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 NKX shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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