MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
undertrays obscuring some items
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
undertrays obscuring some items
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust system deteriorated
undertrays obstructing some items
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust system deteriorated
undertrays obstructing some items
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust system deteriorated
undertrays obstructing some items
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust centre and back box deteriorated
undertrays obstructing the view of some components
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust centre and back box deteriorated
undertrays obstructing the view of some components
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Both rear number plate lamps- damaged
O/S/R tyre has small cut on tread
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MW08 WKS is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MW08 WKS, 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 MW08 WKS registered?
MW08 WKS is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 June 2008.
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