Volkswagen California ocean tdi 4m s-a
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 547 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
547
Best Year
2020 (95%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen California ocean tdi 4m s-a
The Volkswagen California ocean tdi 4m s-a has been tested 547 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 246 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 5 point spread, the California ocean tdi 4m s-a is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 31,366 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 21,941 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the California ocean tdi 4m s-a performs 8 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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