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CY08 OTA

2008 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,789 mi
Last recorded142,789 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 OTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 142,789 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 142,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 131,614 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer Casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,869 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,232 miles

Rear silencer box is deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2021 96,232 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer box is deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,876 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 58,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe split (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,876 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 51,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt wont pull out (5.2.5b)

Both front tyres wearing low on tread.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,823 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 42,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 37,993 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,477 miles

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

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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CY08 OTA is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CY08 OTA, 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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What year was CY08 OTA registered?

CY08 OTA is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is CY08 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 OTA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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