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NK16 WJO

2016 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,106 mi
Last recorded59,106 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 WJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 59,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 54,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,334 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 52,334 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,862 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 48,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 43,009 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 28,175 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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NK16 WJO is a 2016 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK16 WJO, 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 NK16 WJO registered?

NK16 WJO is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is NK16 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK16 WJO shows 10 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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