Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto
From 464 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 master cylinder reservoir cap missing, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, master cylinder reservoir cap missing, caused 3 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.
| master cylinder reservoir cap missing | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.7% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 96.4% | master cylinder reservoir cap missing, windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand California Tdi Autos tested had between 7,136 and 18,265 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,619 median miles, the Grand California Tdi Auto has 0.042 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 Grand California Tdi Auto MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto has a 95.5% MOT pass rate based on 464 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto is master cylinder reservoir cap missing, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto is 10,619 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,136 and 18,265 miles.
Buying a used Grand California Tdi Auto?
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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