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BT63 WGZ

2014 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,781 mi
Last recorded154,781 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen California46,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 WGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 154,781 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 154,171 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside day running light not working

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 138,212 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Apr 2025 138,212 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running too rough (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heat shield insecure underneath

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Apr 2024 122,415 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 122,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,605 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,636 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,706 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 92,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Flat Spot. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly Miss Shaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,857 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,163 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Jan 2017 56,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

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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BT63 WGZ is a 2014 Volkswagen California in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT63 WGZ, 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 BT63 WGZ registered?

BT63 WGZ is a 2014 Volkswagen California, first registered on 12 February 2014.

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