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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
engine oil leaks
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
bind on offside front wheel
both inner drive shaft cv boots perished
engine oil leaks
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
n/s driveshaft both cv boots split
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear inner c/v gaitersplit
Offside rear outer c/v gaiter split
Slight play in both side rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MCW 390J is a 1971 Volkswagen California in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCW 390J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MCW 390J registered?
MCW 390J is a 1971 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is MCW 390J safe to buy?
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