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MW57 XKM

2008 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,622 mi
Last recorded129,622 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 XKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 129,622 miles

Center and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 121,277 miles

Central Rear exhaust sysytem deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 121,277 miles

Central Rear exhaust sysytem deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 113,849 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,038 miles

Exhaust outer skins corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 215/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 215/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,827 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,857 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 97,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-65-16 c continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215-65-16c continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a slight bulge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,290 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,013 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,644 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 40,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,443 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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MW57 XKM is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Silver 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 MW57 XKM, 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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MW57 XKM is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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