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CA16 EDL

2016 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,140 mi
Last recorded48,140 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 EDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 48,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Early attention required! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Early attention required! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 40,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 35,674 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2 ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 31,103 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 31,088 miles

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

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Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,141 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 23,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 16,899 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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CA16 EDL is a 2016 Volkswagen California in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA16 EDL, 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 CA16 EDL registered?

CA16 EDL is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is CA16 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA16 EDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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