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NL16 ZPG

2016 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,393 mi
Last recorded25,393 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen California39,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 ZPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 25,393 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 24,163 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 24,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 23,712 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 22,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 21,965 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 19,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 18,514 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slight movement

Fail 8 Oct 2020 18,508 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slight movement

Pass 8 May 2019 13,609 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre bolt in tyre ()

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 ZPG is a 2016 Volkswagen California in White 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 NL16 ZPG, 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 ZPG registered?

NL16 ZPG is a 2016 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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