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2016 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · AF66 CAL

AF66 CAL

2016 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2016. Recorded mileage 39,211 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
Year / Origin
2016 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 11/08/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
39,211 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
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AF66 CAL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
  • 39,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
53
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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AF66 CAL Mileage History

  1. 07/08/202331,500 mi
  2. 08/08/202331,549 mi+49 mi
  3. 05/08/202434,631 mi+3,082 mi
  4. 05/08/202434,631 mi
  5. 04/08/202539,211 mi+4,580 mi

Average of roughly 3,868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AF66 CAL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 12:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen California (AF66 CAL) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”.

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