2021 Volkswagen California — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2021 perform at MOT as they age
5 years
Current Age
73.3%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
26,163 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 3
This car: 73.3%
Average: 83.7%
⚠️ 10.4% below average (25474 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
73.3%
Age (yrs) 3Tests 30Avg Mileage 26,163Top Failure Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 13.3%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2021 Volkswagen California, with age trends.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
13.3%
— Consistent
Suspension
10.0%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.3% (3 yrs) | 13.3% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 10.0% (3 yrs) | 10.0% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Volkswagen California cars manufactured in 2021 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.