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K159 KRR

1993 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

282,335 mi
Last recorded282,335 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen California252,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 KRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 282,335 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 281,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 280,202 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 275,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rhd headlamp converters fitted

Pass 23 May 2022 275,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp converters fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 273,829 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 273,828 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneaven

Pass 7 Jul 2020 270,696 miles

front bumper support has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2020 270,969 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 267,784 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 267,784 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 264,800 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2018 264,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

v belt snapped

Pass 26 May 2016 261,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 258,648 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 May 2015 158,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 254,958 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 238,993 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 238,973 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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K159 KRR is a 1993 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 252,534 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 K159 KRR, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K159 KRR is a 1993 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 April 1993.

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