1991 Volkswagen California 2.5L Petrol · J283 HGK
1991 Volkswagen California (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 302,942 km. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 302,942 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J283 HGK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 302,942 km recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (55 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J283 HGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen California (J283 HGK) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (55 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
J283 HGK Odometer History
- 07/08/200624,957 km
- 18/07/2007259,158 km+234,201 km
- 14/03/2009262,452 km+3,294 km
- 09/03/2010262,906 km+454 km
- 09/03/2010262,906 km
- 13/04/2011265,433 mi
- 12/04/2012267,041 mi+1,608 mi
- 14/05/2013269,476 mi+2,435 mi
- 21/05/2013269,510 km
- 28/09/2016270,495 km+985 km
- 28/09/2016270,495 km
- 23/10/2017270,719 km+224 km
- 01/08/2019271,164 km+445 km
- 05/08/2019271,164 km
- 07/07/2020271,496 km+332 km
- 12/07/2021283,242 km+11,746 km
- 25/07/2022290,630 km+7,388 km
- 26/07/2022290,643 km+13 km
- 04/07/2023293,582 km+2,939 km
- 04/07/2023293,582 km
- 18/06/2024294,131 km+549 km
- 03/07/2025297,267 km+3,136 km
- 29/06/2026302,941 km+5,674 km
- 06/07/2026302,942 km+1 km
Average of roughly 13,960 km per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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