VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA OCEAN MOT pass rate
93.4% of 1,906 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA OCEAN MOT tests pass.
The CALIFORNIA OCEAN passes its MOT 93.4% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 79.0%.
The VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA OCEAN passes its MOT 93.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 91.7% at 0–3 years compared with 94.3% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.7% | 671 | 21,965 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.3% | 1,235 | 28,306 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA OCEAN
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA OCEAN fails its MOT is tyres — present in 53.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 53.4% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Identification of the vehicle | 14.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.5% | Too high |
| Suspension | 11.0% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 10.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 6.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 4.3% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% | Not functioning as intended |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA OCEAN?
- 93.4% of VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA OCEAN MOT tests pass, based on 1,906 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA OCEAN?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA OCEAN fails its MOT is tyres — present in 53.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA OCEAN's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.