Volkswagen California MOT data by year
The Volkswagen California appears in 46,422 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1982–2024. Its most common failure areas are suspension, tyres and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 86.4%.
46,422
MOT tests analysed
86.4%
Pass rate
13.6%
Fail rate
1982–2024
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,233 | 86.1% | 13.9% | Tyres |
| 2016 | 4,824 | 86.8% | 13.2% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 4.8% | 2,244 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.5% | 2,071 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 1,520 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 1,434 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 831 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 484 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 437 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 384 |
Methodology & source. Based on 46,422 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.