Volkswagen California coast tdi s-a
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 491 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
491
Best Year
2021 (96%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen California coast tdi s-a
The Volkswagen California coast tdi s-a has been tested 491 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 285 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 5 point spread, the California coast tdi s-a is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 28,097 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 21,118 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the California coast tdi s-a performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen California coast tdi s-a by Year
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