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2016 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA66 EUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,001 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 83,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 73,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,856 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 59,856 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,254 miles

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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,901 miles

TPMS lamp indicates loss of tyre pressure.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,601 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,778 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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CA66 EUR 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 70%.

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 CA66 EUR, 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 CA66 EUR registered?

CA66 EUR is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is CA66 EUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA66 EUR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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