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BUD 1S

2014 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,628 mi
Last recorded67,628 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen California46,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 1S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,628 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 57,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 47,387 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 41,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 28,365 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 18,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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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BUD 1S is a 2014 Volkswagen California in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BUD 1S, 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 BUD 1S registered?

BUD 1S is a 2014 Volkswagen California, first registered on 13 May 2014.

Is BUD 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUD 1S shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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