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B16 OSF

2013 Volkswagen California

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,360 mi
Last recorded147,360 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 OSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 147,360 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat insecure

exhaust boxes skin cover corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2024 136,221 miles

Offside Front seat insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F- N/S/R inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box skin cover corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner wall, N/S/F N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 122,450 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))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner wall, N/S/F N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 109,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 109,587 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,753 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,828 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 65,525 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,571 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,049 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs worn

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 OSF is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 48,174 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 B16 OSF, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 OSF registered?

B16 OSF is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is B16 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 OSF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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