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H307 GBD

1991 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

332,201 mi
Last recorded332,201 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen California283,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH307 GBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 332,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 322,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ends ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 318,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy or/and diff (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 313,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and backplate rotten (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and diff noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and backplate rotten (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 313,470 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and backplate rotten (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and diff noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and backplate rotten (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 307,625 miles

All brake pipes corroded / covered in grease

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner & outer sidewalls & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2022 307,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All brake pipes corroded / covered in grease

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner & outer sidewalls & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 300,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 299,186 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 297,553 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 296,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 295,596 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 295,590 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 294,027 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 294,027 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery light on

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 292,860 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 292,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 291,143 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 289,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 289,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 283,529 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 272,045 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 272,045 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

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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H307 GBD is a 1991 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 283,242 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 H307 GBD, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H307 GBD is a 1991 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H307 GBD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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