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C4 VWJ

2014 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,573 mi
Last recorded95,573 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen California46,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 95,573 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear silencer outer casings deteriorated / corroded no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 19 Jul 2025 86,374 miles

Front Coil spring corroded lower section of coil springs corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer casings corroded / deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2024 76,734 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,728 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,725 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,381 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Sep 2019 37,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 14,898 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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C4 VWJ is a 2014 Volkswagen California in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C4 VWJ, 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 C4 VWJ registered?

C4 VWJ is a 2014 Volkswagen California, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is C4 VWJ safe to buy?

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