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MW08 WKS

2008 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,782 mi
Last recorded150,782 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 150,782 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 145,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 136,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 128,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 122,728 miles

undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 13 Jun 2022 122,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 22 Jun 2021 116,442 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 116,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 108,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,201 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 100,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,684 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,728 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 54,711 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 45,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,264 miles

O/S/R tyre has small cut on tread

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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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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MW08 WKS is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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