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BW65 NAU

2016 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,760 mi
Last recorded86,760 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 NAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,309 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,471 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 71,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 63,782 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,825 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,618 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,583 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 35,036 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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BW65 NAU is a 2016 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BW65 NAU, 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 BW65 NAU registered?

BW65 NAU is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 11 February 2016.

Is BW65 NAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 NAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW65 NAU have outstanding finance?

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