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MA66 FLR

2016 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,657 mi
Last recorded140,657 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA66 FLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 140,657 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 140,657 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped secure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,917 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 84,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,627 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 52,773 miles

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

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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MA66 FLR is a 2016 Volkswagen California in Blue 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 MA66 FLR, 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 MA66 FLR registered?

MA66 FLR is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is MA66 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA66 FLR 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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