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C14 SWJ

2014 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,943 mi
Last recorded58,943 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen California46,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,943 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

The outer skin is peeling off the centre and back exhaust box.

Pass 9 Sep 2024 54,448 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The outer skin is peeling off both exhaust boxes.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 49,117 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

The outer skin is peeling off the exhaust centre and back box.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,290 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,917 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 34,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 33,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 29,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 24,194 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 24,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 18,733 miles

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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C14 SWJ is a 2014 Volkswagen California in Grey 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 C14 SWJ, 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 C14 SWJ registered?

C14 SWJ is a 2014 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is C14 SWJ safe to buy?

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