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K306 KNO

1993 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

280,740 mi
Last recorded280,740 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen California252,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK306 KNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 280,740 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear shocks poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2021 280,740 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear shocks poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2019 263,737 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shocks poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2019 263,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shocks poor condition

Pass 22 May 2018 251,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in both front inner rack joints

slight oil leak

Fail 11 May 2018 251,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in both front inner rack joints

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 246,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 239,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 239,427 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 232,294 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 232,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 221,211 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 214,111 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 214,025 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside and offside floor pan has slight corrosion

Offside front position light comes on when brake pedal is depressed

Pass 27 Jun 2012 205,014 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 205,014 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 195,235 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 184,756 miles

Beam adjusters fitted to headlamps

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 184,701 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 173,147 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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K306 KNO is a 1993 Volkswagen California in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K306 KNO, 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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K306 KNO is a 1993 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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