Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A: MOT pass rate and reliability data

The Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A passes its MOT first time more often than the average UK car, by 16.4 percentage points. These figures come from the DVSA's full year of anonymised MOT results, covering 734 individual Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A tests. Nothing here is an estimate or a survey.

The numbers

First-time pass rate93.1%
UK national average76.7%
Difference+16.4 points
Tests analysed734
Average mileage at test23,648 miles
Average year of manufacture2021
Reliability rank244 of 2,005 models

What this means if you are buying one

A 93.1% first-time pass rate means roughly 7 in every 100 Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-As presented for MOT fail on the first attempt. That is better than average, so a well-kept example is a reasonably safe used buy. The average Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A tested had covered 23,648 miles and was built around 2021.

What this means at salvage auction

Pass rate is a proxy for what a car costs to keep on the road. The Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A sits 16.4 points above the national average, ranked 244 of 2,005 models. On one bought as repairable salvage, the mechanical side is less likely to spring surprises, so your repair estimate should hold up reasonably well.

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Most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A

  1. A tyre seriously damaged, 3.9% of tests (1.4x the national rate for this defect)
  2. A tyre cords visible or damaged, 1.3% of tests
  3. A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, 0.8% of tests
  4. Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction, 0.5% of tests
  5. Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, 0.5% of tests (2.92x the national rate for this defect)
  6. The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 0.3% of tests
  7. Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type, 0.3% of tests (3.38x the national rate for this defect)
  8. A tyre fouling a part of the vehicle, 0.3% of tests (10.83x the national rate for this defect)
  9. Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, 0.3% of tests
  10. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 0.3% of tests

From 742 DVSA-tracked Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 4.65% of these flagged Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A defects as "dangerous", meaning the tester judged the car unsafe to drive away, against 5.11% nationally.

Most common MOT advisories on a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A

An advisory doesn't fail the car - the tester flags it as worth watching, but it still passes. A different list from the failures above: what testers are noting on a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A before it actually fails on it.

  1. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 15.5% of tests
  2. A tyre seriously damaged, 8.9% of tests, also fails
  3. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 3.5% of tests
  4. Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, 3% of tests
  5. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 1.9% of tests
  6. A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, 1.6% of tests, also fails
  7. Number plate inscription missing or illegible, 1.2% of tests
  8. Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., 0.7% of tests
  9. Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, 0.3% of tests, also fails
  10. Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow, 0.3% of tests

From 742 DVSA-tracked Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A tests, 2024.

Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A pass rate by model year

Pass rates fall steadily as cars age, so the model year matters as much as the model. First-time pass rate for each Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi S-A year:

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