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AP08 OKK

2008 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,711 mi
Last recorded64,711 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 64,711 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,967 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,703 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe corroded at mounting points for front wishbones. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorating. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorating. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,335 miles

underbody of vehicle very corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,640 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded and backbox delaminating

subframe corroded

suspension top mounts noisy

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,883 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,396 miles

light tread damage both front tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,980 miles

Front wipers worn and smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,977 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,269 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin coming adrift

Pass 3 Jul 2013 22,165 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 22,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,855 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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AP08 OKK is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 61,894 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 AP08 OKK, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP08 OKK is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AP08 OKK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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