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VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 71 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests (2024)

71

Avg Mileage

27,963 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,632

Is the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%.

At 3 years old, 85% of VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-As from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 71 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 27,963 miles.

How does the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars3135th out of 3,373(top 93%)
Rank among all VOLKSWAGEN models648th out of 1,118(top 58%)
vs national average+3% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-7% (92% avg)
vs VOLKSWAGEN average+0% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A has 27,963 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

How much does a 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)
£1,037
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,632
Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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About the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A

The 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A is a family car with a 1968cc diesel engine. 71 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 93% of 2021 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 27,963 miles at 3 years old, VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A Fuel Costs

The 1968cc diesel engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 48 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,037 per year at current diesel prices of 148p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,632 (£136/month), broken down as £1037 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 85% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOUR TDI S-A

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. Note: with only 71 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

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