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Volkswagen GRAND CALIFORNIA - 2020

18.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Volkswagen GRAND CALIFORNIA, model year 2020. Sample size: 113 cars, 239 tests and 45 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 113 cars

The 2020 Volkswagen Grand California has a significantly lower overall defect rate, with 19 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 90 defects per 100 for the same year, reflecting a 79% improvement. This model excels particularly in categories such as Brakes, Visibility, and Lights & Electrics, where it shows much lower defect rates than average. Notably, it performs exceptionally well in Body/Structure and Equipment, recording no defects in these areas. However, it has a higher defect rate in Steering, indicating a potential area for improvement. Overall, the Grand California stands out as a reliable choice relative to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 113 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 78.5% better
10.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Master cylinder reservoir cap missing
  • Service brake control: not releasing correctly
Steering
▼ 346.7% worse
6.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
  • Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
Visibility
▲ 64.5% better
5.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window: in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching
Lights & Electrics
▲ 70.5% better
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 88.0% better
11.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 273 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen or window: in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Master cylinder reservoir cap missing
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen or window: in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Master cylinder reservoir cap missing
FAIL
Occurrences: 1