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MY06 EAN

2016 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,670 mi
Last recorded52,670 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY06 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 52,670 miles

CAN Bus interference with trailer socket

Emissions to clean to obtain a reading

Pass 2 Dec 2024 50,453 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 48,736 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2023 45,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer treads / also heavily cracked to inner sidewall but not exposing structure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,022 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 29,856 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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MY06 EAN is a 2016 Volkswagen California in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MY06 EAN, 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 MY06 EAN registered?

MY06 EAN is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is MY06 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY06 EAN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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