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AJ14 VCZ

2014 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,284 mi
Last recorded95,284 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen California46,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 VCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,284 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,510 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 73,419 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sidebar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside side bar corroded but no sharps edges

Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,821 miles

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

Nearside side bars corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 64,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside side bars corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,175 miles

Rear tyre tread area perished

Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,636 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,346 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,071 miles

Central centre box skin corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat n/s o/s ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine wont rev out for emissions

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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AJ14 VCZ is a 2014 Volkswagen California in Blue 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 AJ14 VCZ, 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 AJ14 VCZ registered?

AJ14 VCZ is a 2014 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 July 2014.

Is AJ14 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ14 VCZ 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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