1989 Volkswagen California 2.0L Petrol · F765 JUE
1989 Volkswagen California (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 258,796 km. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 258,796 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F765 JUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 258,796 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bushes and/or pin insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i”.
F765 JUE Odometer History
- 05/10/2023257,939 km
- 17/10/2024258,349 km+410 km
- 22/10/2025258,611 km+262 km
- 09/10/2026258,793 km+182 km
- 09/10/2026258,796 km+3 km
Average of roughly 285 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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