2014 Volkswagen California · 2,505 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen California reliability
2014 Volkswagen Californias fail 20% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 California years (2,505 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Californias: 17.1%)
- 20%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Californias: 17.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 57,652
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,505
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen California
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.7%
- Brakes6%
- Tyres4.7%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Steering1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.55%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.75%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.36%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.24%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.12%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.91%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.75%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (2.32%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen California reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Californias fail 20% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 California years (2,505 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen California MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.55% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.75% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen California have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen California shows 57,652 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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