2014 Volkswagen California 2.0L Diesel · GUI 811
2014 Volkswagen California (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2014. Recorded mileage 97,559 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GUI 811 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 97,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GUI 811 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen California (GUI 811) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
GUI 811 Mileage History
- 13/03/202380,253 mi
- 08/03/202484,167 mi+3,914 mi
- 18/03/202591,277 mi+7,110 mi
- 18/03/202591,277 mi
- 14/10/202597,559 mi+6,282 mi
Average of roughly 6,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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