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AX16 BNY

2016 Volkswagen California

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,675 mi
Last recorded34,675 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 BNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 34,675 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 30,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts at 3mm, NSF worn on outer edge, OSF worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2025 30,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts at 3mm, NSF worn on outer edge, OSF worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 26,175 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 20,484 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 15,392 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 15,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm measured @ 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm measured @ 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2021 13,256 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 10,118 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 7,897 miles

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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AX16 BNY is a 2016 Volkswagen California in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX16 BNY, 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 AX16 BNY registered?

AX16 BNY is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AX16 BNY safe to buy?

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