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SH70 GMZ

2020 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI 4M S-a

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,177 mi
Last recorded93,177 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI 4M S-a25,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH70 GMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia Ocean TDI 4M S-a
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 93,177 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,020 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 72,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215x60x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 51,119 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California Ocean TDI 4M S-a?

Based on 1,535 MOT tests across 767 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
5,731
Miles/Year
767
On UK Roads
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SH70 GMZ is a 2020 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI 4M S-a in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI 4M S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 25,483 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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How do I check the history of SH70 GMZ?

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What year was SH70 GMZ registered?

SH70 GMZ is a 2020 Volkswagen California Ocean TDI 4M S-a, first registered on 6 November 2020.

Is SH70 GMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH70 GMZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH70 GMZ have outstanding finance?

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