Volkswagen California Ocean TDI BMT 4M Sa
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 308 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
308
Model Year
2019
Years Covered
1
About the Volkswagen California Ocean TDI BMT 4M Sa
The Volkswagen California Ocean TDI BMT 4M Sa was MOT tested 308 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2019), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the California Ocean TDI BMT 4M Sa performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2019 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen California Ocean TDI BMT 4M Sa?
Volkswagen California Ocean TDI BMT 4M Sa by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92% | 308 | 32,133 mi |
Questions about the Volkswagen California Ocean TDI BMT 4M Sa
Is the Volkswagen California Ocean TDI BMT 4M Sa reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2019), the Volkswagen California Ocean TDI BMT 4M Sa averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 308 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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