2016 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · RJ16 AYX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a slight shift toward reactive consumable management. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 79,173 miles passed, the tester flagged both front outer tyres as reaching the legal limit with signs of uneven wear. This follows a pattern seen in 2021 where the offside rear tyre was also noted for edge wear, suggesting a recurring issue with alignment or suspension geometry. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 54,226 miles and October 2025 at 79,173 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 25,000 miles, indicating steady usage patterns. The clean 2023 test at 63,627 miles stands out as an outlier representing a period of good mechanical health. There is no evidence of long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for long-term mechanical integrity. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension components due to the recurring uneven tyre wear noted in 2021 and 2025. Control arm bushes, ball joints, and shock absorbers should be checked for play that could cause premature tyre degradation. The exhaust leak at the rear EGR pipe recorded in 2022 should be verified to ensure it was properly rectified and has not developed into a larger structural failure. Additionally, the windscreen damage noted in 2024 should be monitored for cracks that may eventually spread into the driver's field of view.