2010–2021 · 9,619 MOT tests

Volkswagen California MOT pass rate by year

How every year of the Volkswagen California did at its MOT in 2024, compared with the average car of the same age.

108Above average
Best year201072.8% passed
Worst year201986.9% passed
Rank in Volkswagen3 of 32

Pass rate by year of registration

25%50%75%100%2010: 72.8% passed (average for its age 59.6%)102011: 73.1% passed (average for its age 61.8%)112012: 72.9% passed (average for its age 64.3%)122013: 79.3% passed (average for its age 66.8%)132014: 77.6% passed (average for its age 69.9%)142015: 79.9% passed (average for its age 73.5%)152016: 79.7% passed (average for its age 76.6%)162017: 84.7% passed (average for its age 79.8%)172018: 86.2% passed (average for its age 82.5%)182019: 86.9% passed (average for its age 84.9%)192020: 90.0% passed (average for its age 86.9%)202021: 91.3% passed (average for its age 87.6%)21

Pass rate first time Average for a car that age

Every year

YearTestsPassedAverageScore
2021 California94491.3%87.6%
104Above average
2020 California67190.0%86.9%
104Above average
2019 California1,26186.9%84.9%
102Above average
2018 California1,14786.2%82.5%
105Above average
2017 California1,27784.7%79.8%
106Above average
2016 California82779.7%76.6%
104Above average
2015 California91779.9%73.5%
109Well above average
2014 California72777.6%69.9%
111Well above average
2013 California58579.3%66.8%
119Well above average
2012 California57972.9%64.3%
113Well above average
2011 California37273.1%61.8%
118Well above average
2010 California31272.8%59.6%
122Well above average

Common failures, all years

Share of all 9,619 tests.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%

Other Volkswagen models

ModelMOT testsMOT Rank score
Volkswagen Golf875,152
106Above average
Volkswagen Polo613,485
95Below average
Volkswagen Transporter292,146
98Below average
Volkswagen Tiguan235,248
106Above average
Volkswagen Passat185,998
104Above average
Volkswagen Caddy144,024
97Below average
Volkswagen Up123,685
108Above average
Volkswagen T-Roc74,366
106Above average