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B16 CYC

2010 Volkswagen California

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,400 mi
Last recorded37,400 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen California52,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 CYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 37,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 34,987 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 34,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,804 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 31,001 miles

both front tyre valves starting to crack & perish

Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,676 miles

both rear tyres outer walls starting to crack & perish

Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,592 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to return

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,197 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 21,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,208 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 13,377 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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B16 CYC is a 2010 Volkswagen California in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 52,184 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 B16 CYC, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 CYC registered?

B16 CYC is a 2010 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is B16 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 CYC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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