Volkswagen California reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 12,182 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 12,182 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 80% of Volkswagen California cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on lights & electrics and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the California tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen California cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on lights & electrics, emissions & leaks, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen California reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen California holds up well for its age: 80% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 62% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen California?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen California in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 87%; 8 to 12 years, 80%; and 13 years and older, 72%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen California MOT?
For Volkswagen California cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are seat belts (2.5% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).