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LX57 GMY

2008 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 GMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 71,976 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 63,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 55,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 52,325 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,199 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,186 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,795 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 40,514 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,973 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,770 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 29,952 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,584 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 22,976 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,431 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,796 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 12,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,225 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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LX57 GMY is a 2008 Volkswagen California in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LX57 GMY, 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 LX57 GMY registered?

LX57 GMY is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LX57 GMY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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