VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA MOT Pass Rate
82.4% of 2,806 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA MOT tests pass.
The CALIFORNIA has a pass rate of 82.4%, a little higher than the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (78.1%).
The VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA has a pass rate of 82.4%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.9% at 3–6 years to 69.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.9% | 578 | 34,481 miles |
| 6–10 years | 82.6% | 1,180 | 54,787 miles |
| 10–15 years | 79.3% | 944 | 77,887 miles |
| 15+ years | 69.4% | 98 | 118,545 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA fails its MOT is brakes — present in 34.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "warning lamp indicates an ABS fault".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 34.8% | warning lamp indicates an ABS fault |
| Suspension | 33.9% | fractured or broken |
| Tyres | 25.9% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.8% | too low |
| Visibility | 9.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.3% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 5.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate