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A7 HLW

2014 Volkswagen California

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,249 mi
Last recorded35,249 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen California46,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 35,249 miles

all 4 tyres nearing limits

Pass 9 Oct 2024 33,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 30,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 27,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rears few flat spots on inner lips (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 25,251 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 25,227 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 24,682 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,123 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 22,116 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 18,846 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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A7 HLW is a 2014 Volkswagen California in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 46,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 HLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A7 HLW registered?

A7 HLW is a 2014 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is A7 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 HLW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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