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2016 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · GPM 818

GPM 818

2016 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 41,246 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
Year / Origin
2016 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
41,246 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
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GPM 818 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
  • 41,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

GPM 818 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 03:52
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 (GPM 818) between February 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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GPM 818 Mileage History

  1. 13/02/202340,550 mi
  2. 28/02/202440,566 mi+16 mi
  3. 19/03/202540,761 mi+195 mi
  4. 13/03/202641,246 mi+485 mi
  5. 13/03/202641,246 mi

Average of roughly 226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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