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BA16 WZF

2016 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,074 mi
Last recorded53,074 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 WZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 49,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 41,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 34,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 27,273 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 20,613 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 17,505 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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BA16 WZF is a 2016 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BA16 WZF, 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 BA16 WZF?

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What year was BA16 WZF registered?

BA16 WZF is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is BA16 WZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 WZF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BA16 WZF have outstanding finance?

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