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BT16 ZNG

2016 Volkswagen California

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,001 mi
Last recorded105,001 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 ZNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 105,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 100,013 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 56,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 39,958 miles

Nearside Rear Body damage

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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BT16 ZNG is a 2016 Volkswagen California in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BT16 ZNG, 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.

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What year was BT16 ZNG registered?

BT16 ZNG is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is BT16 ZNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 ZNG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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