2019 Volkswagen California · 3,292 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen California reliability
2019 Volkswagen Californias fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 California years (3,292 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Californias: 17.1%)
- 11.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Californias: 17.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 26,167
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,292
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.1% of tests fail here (122% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen California
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Suspension2.1%
- Brakes1.8%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Steering0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.82%
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 1.61%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.61%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.55%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.49%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.61%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.58%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.34%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen California reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Californias fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 California years (3,292 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen California MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.82% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.61% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (0.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen California have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen California shows 26,167 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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