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N60 BLU

2008 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,066 mi
Last recorded74,066 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 BLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 74,066 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,942 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 69,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 67,619 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 67,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords borderline (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside...235/50ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2022 65,381 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside...235/50ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

back box outer skin corroded/peeling

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 53,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated/cracking due to age 2013 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated/cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,634 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2017 47,186 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,047 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 41,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,756 miles

tears in tread area's of all four tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,353 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,394 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,638 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,050 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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N60 BLU is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Green 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 N60 BLU, 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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N60 BLU is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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