Volkswagen California
MOT data from 13,229 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 86.5%. Average mileage at test: 57,454 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 362 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 224 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 174 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 167 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 163 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 106 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 102 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 82 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 82 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 76 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,100 | 86.5% |
| Petrol | 129 | 86.8% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 484 | 83.9% | |
| Top failures: warning device shows system malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2011 | 583 | 81.5% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, warning device shows system malfunction | |||
| 2012 | 916 | 82.5% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, warning device shows system malfunction | |||
| 2013 | 971 | 84.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2014 | 1,243 | 84% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, warning device shows system malfunction, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2015 | 1,460 | 85.5% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, warning device shows system malfunction, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2016 | 1,421 | 86.6% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged, warning device shows system malfunction | |||
| 2017 | 1,970 | 89.1% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2018 | 1,801 | 90.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2019 | 1,671 | 90.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2020 | 155 | 89.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
36,827 mi
Median
56,510 mi
75th percentile
78,335 mi
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