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DG09 EMS

2020 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI S-a

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,876 mi
Last recorded36,876 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI S-a25,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia Ocean TDI S-a
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 36,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 29,791 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 29,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure ad blue heat shield partly detached from plastic (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 24,212 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,418 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California Ocean TDI S-a?

Based on 3,533 MOT tests across 1,821 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
1,821
On UK Roads
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DG09 EMS is a 2020 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI S-a in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 25,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was DG09 EMS registered?

DG09 EMS is a 2020 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI S-a, first registered on 6 March 2020.

Is DG09 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 EMS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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