Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi Bmt 4M Sa
From 217 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 93.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all California Ocean Tdi Bmt 4M Sas tested had between 21,410 and 42,303 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,196 median miles, the California Ocean Tdi Bmt 4M Sa has 0.022 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 Ocean Tdi Bmt 4M Sa MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi Bmt 4M Sa has a 93.5% MOT pass rate based on 217 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi Bmt 4M Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi Bmt 4M Sa is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi Bmt 4M Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi Bmt 4M Sa is 30,196 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,410 and 42,303 miles.
Buying a used California Ocean Tdi Bmt 4M Sa?
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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