Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A
From 1,124 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 31 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 | 31 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 2 |
| a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle | 2 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 89.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all California Ocean Tdi S-As tested had between 15,256 and 27,380 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,631 median miles, the California Ocean Tdi S-A has 0.037 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 1,124 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 31 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A is 21,631 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,256 and 27,380 miles.
Buying a used California Ocean 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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