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M680 XJK

1995 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,846 mi
Last recorded113,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen California103,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM680 XJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,846 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front suspension components are corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2026 113,811 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front suspension components are corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 113,157 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,438 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components are corroded

handbrake return spring is broken

Fail 17 Jun 2024 112,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

front and rear suspension components are corroded

handbrake return spring is broken

Pass 19 Jun 2023 111,082 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 110,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,675 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,170 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,509 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,796 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 103,783 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2013 102,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 106,504 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 100,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 93,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 91,257 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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M680 XJK is a 1995 Volkswagen California in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 103,796 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 M680 XJK, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M680 XJK is a 1995 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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