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K823 PHW

1993 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,262 mi
Last recorded158,262 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen California252,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 PHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 158,262 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 158,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release incomplete (not accessible ) (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 157,792 miles

Oil leak ()

complete underside including brake pipes/etc waxoyled/undersealed

Fail 2 May 2017 157,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

complete underside including brake pipes/etc waxoyled/undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2016 149,790 miles

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 149,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to test belt /stalk not accessible (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 137,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2015 137,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,053 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 128,907 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 128,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 127,537 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 125,353 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 122,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 122,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 158,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 158,086 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K823 PHW is a 1993 Volkswagen California in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K823 PHW, 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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K823 PHW is a 1993 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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