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F765 JUE

1989 Volkswagen California

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

258,611 mi
Last recorded258,611 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen California235,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF765 JUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 258,611 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 258,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 257,939 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 257,103 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 256,417 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 256,417 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 255,940 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 255,579 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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F765 JUE is a 1989 Volkswagen California in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 235,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F765 JUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F765 JUE registered?

F765 JUE is a 1989 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F765 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F765 JUE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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