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LO57 BUS

2008 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,496 mi
Last recorded110,496 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO57 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 110,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

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

brake pad warning light on dashboard unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 11 Apr 2025 100,991 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 91,789 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 90,394 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 90,393 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,051 miles

Center exhaust and back box of the exhaust corroded

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,128 miles

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean for test

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2015 41,186 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean for test

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust det

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres slightly perished 215/65/16c

emissions too clean for test

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,050 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions too clean for test

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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LO57 BUS is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LO57 BUS, 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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LO57 BUS is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LO57 BUS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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