2015 Volkswagen California · 3,031 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen California reliability
2015 Volkswagen Californias fail 19% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 California years (3,031 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Californias: 17.1%)
- 19%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Californias: 17.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 50,114
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,031
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.8% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen California
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.1%
- Suspension6.1%
- Brakes4.6%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Steering1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.7%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.64%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.58%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.48%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.48%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.49%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.95%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen California reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Californias fail 19% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 California years (3,031 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen California MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.7% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.64% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (1.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen California have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen California shows 50,114 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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