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AY14 XFT

2014 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,725 mi
Last recorded77,725 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen California46,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 XFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 77,725 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 75,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and near wear lmt (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and near the wear lmt (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 71,687 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 71,687 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 62,182 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 53,849 miles

slight feathering rear tyres

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 May 2020 50,509 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 37,770 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,145 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,513 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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AY14 XFT is a 2014 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY14 XFT, 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 AY14 XFT registered?

AY14 XFT is a 2014 Volkswagen California, first registered on 9 April 2014.

Is AY14 XFT safe to buy?

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