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BU14 UPY

2014 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,375 mi
Last recorded49,375 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen California46,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 UPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,509 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 44,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 35,321 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 33,556 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,516 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 24,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,128 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 20,126 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BU14 UPY is a 2014 Volkswagen California in Blue 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 BU14 UPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU14 UPY registered?

BU14 UPY is a 2014 Volkswagen California, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is BU14 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 UPY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU14 UPY have outstanding finance?

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