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GN08 NFZ

2008 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,295 mi
Last recorded89,295 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 NFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2025 89,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges also has a cut on inner side wall and slight perishing.

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and has slight perishing.

Offside Rear Slight rear axle oil leak.

Rear Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Rear Exhaust outer casing corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

outer skin corroded on rear silencer

Pass 24 Jun 2022 74,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 70,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 70,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,299 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,625 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,639 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 15,351 miles

NSR seatbelt slow to retract

Wipers poor condition

Pass 23 May 2011 9,767 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 6,914 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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GN08 NFZ is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GN08 NFZ, 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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GN08 NFZ is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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