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AU14 MLJ

2014 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,568 mi
Last recorded92,568 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen California46,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 MLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 92,568 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 92,565 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 85,460 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2025 85,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,093 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,096 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,883 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 60,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 51,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,518 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 45,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 31,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,701 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 24,633 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres have tread damage (cuts) (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres close to legal limit, wearing on edges, tread damage

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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AU14 MLJ is a 2014 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU14 MLJ, 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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AU14 MLJ is a 2014 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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