Volkswagen California Coast Tdi S-A
From 479 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2020 | 90.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all California Coast Tdi S-As tested had between 14,704 and 29,097 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,327 median miles, the California Coast Tdi S-A has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen California Coast Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen California Coast Tdi S-A has a 92.7% MOT pass rate based on 479 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen California Coast Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen California Coast Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen California Coast Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen California Coast Tdi S-A is 22,327 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,704 and 29,097 miles.
Buying a used California Coast Tdi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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