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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto. Check any Grand California Tdi Auto by registration number below.

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95.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.0%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 95.7%, which is 10.0 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Grand California Tdi Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 184 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.2%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

2020

Based on 227 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.4%

Mileage at 3yr

17k mi

Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

0

Based on 103 vehicles

93.2%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

11k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

1.1%

Rear Nearside

0.5%

Front Offside

0.5%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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92.3% pass rate

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88.2% pass rate

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92.9% pass rate

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93.5% pass rate

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75.0% pass rate

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60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto

Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto is 95.7% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.7%, the Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Grand California Tdi Auto: 22,646 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Grand California Tdi Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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