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BD16 FPN

2016 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,815 mi
Last recorded40,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 FPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 40,815 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 37,358 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 37,349 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 31,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 25,902 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 22,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 21,734 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 19,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 16,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 11,312 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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BD16 FPN is a 2016 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD16 FPN, 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 BD16 FPN registered?

BD16 FPN is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is BD16 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 FPN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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