2016 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · RF16 XKA
2016 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 54,838 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF16 XKA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 54,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF16 XKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen California (RF16 XKA) between June 2019 and May 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: 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.
RF16 XKA Mileage History
- 27/06/20197,437 mi
- 28/08/20209,745 mi+2,308 mi
- 16/08/202116,488 mi+6,743 mi
- 25/11/202118,764 mi+2,276 mi
- 30/05/202218,780 mi+16 mi
- 12/05/202325,767 mi+6,987 mi
- 08/05/202435,399 mi+9,632 mi
- 30/05/202547,246 mi+11,847 mi
- 28/05/202654,838 mi+7,592 mi
Average of roughly 6,851 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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