1989 Volkswagen California 2.0L Petrol · F765 JUE
1989 Volkswagen California (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 258,611 km. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 258,611 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F765 JUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 258,611 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
F765 JUE Odometer History
- 22/10/2021256,417 km
- 18/10/2022257,103 km+686 km
- 05/10/2023257,939 km+836 km
- 17/10/2024258,349 km+410 km
- 22/10/2025258,611 km+262 km
Average of roughly 548 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F765 JUE 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 1989 Volkswagen California (F765 JUE) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F765 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F765JUE.
AUSTIN
MINI 1000 CITY E
SUZUKI
GSXR750
TOYOTA
COROLLA
PORSCHE
944
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
BMW
325
HONDA
XBR500
SUZUKI
GSX750
YAMAHA
FZR 400
HONDA
BROS
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
HONDA
VFR750F
VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1989 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.