1989 Volkswagen California 2.5L Petrol · F421 TRK
1989 Volkswagen California (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 1989. Recorded mileage 318,565 km. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 318,565 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F421 TRK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 318,565 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F421 TRK 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 (F421 TRK) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
F421 TRK Odometer History
- 08/08/2024308,564 mi
- 11/07/2025312,547 mi+3,983 mi
- 21/07/2025312,559 km
- 20/07/2026318,551 km+5,992 km
- 25/07/2026318,565 km+14 km
Average of roughly 5,100 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
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