MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Various covers and under trays fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn and lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily worn and lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn and lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limits and bald on shoulders to almost cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily worn and lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection (adult belt)
nail in n/s rear tyre
o/s front tyre cut in tread
under tray cover fitted obscuring some components
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection (adult belt)
nail in n/s rear tyre
o/s front tyre cut in tread
under tray cover fitted obscuring some components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?
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BT51 CAL 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 BT51 CAL, 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 BT51 CAL registered?
BT51 CAL is a 2014 Volkswagen California, first registered on 13 May 2014.
Is BT51 CAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT51 CAL 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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