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H344 HKM

1990 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,363 mi
Last recorded129,363 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen California238,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH344 HKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 129,363 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 128,197 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 126,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,177 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,436 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal nearside and offside rack seals (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

gear box mount has one bolt broken but still secure

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 114,467 miles

n/s and o/s front brake back plates corroded

steering rack rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2013 114,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s front brake back plates corroded

n/s/f tyre wall perishing

steering rack rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 113,916 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing.

offside front tyre perishing.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 113,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre perishing.

offside rear tyre wearing at inner tread area.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 109,892 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 107,737 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 107,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perishing

offside park brake cable coroding

slight wear at offside steering rack inner knuckle

Fail 14 Sep 2009 101,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perishing

offside park brake cable coroding

slight wear at offside steering rack inner knuckle

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,747 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H344 HKM is a 1990 Volkswagen California in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 238,990 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 H344 HKM, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H344 HKM is a 1990 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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