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NL16 ZKO

2016 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,638 mi
Last recorded32,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 ZKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 32,638 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 30,350 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 28,470 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess all 3 handbrake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm ,tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 26,650 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess all brake cables corroded (3) (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 23,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 22,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 21,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,936 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 17,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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NL16 ZKO is a 2016 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NL16 ZKO, 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 NL16 ZKO registered?

NL16 ZKO is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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