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ND08 OHO

2008 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,342 mi
Last recorded87,342 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 OHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,982 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 84,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 83,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,242 miles

brake disc back plates all round slightly corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,306 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,816 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections, not causing leak of exhaust gases

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,666 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 76,666 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure High level brake light (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,676 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Manufacturer under vehicle covers fitted causing a reduced view to some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,781 miles

Engine covers fitted and under trays fitted blocking items

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips across the wind screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,970 miles

All four tyres are over 6 years of age

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

Undertrays fitted causing a reduced view to some components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,266 miles

slight noise from power steering pump when turning.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,599 miles

Nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing,unit still operational.

Wipers smear still ok for mot.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,599 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing,unit still operational.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers smear still ok for mot.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,737 miles

offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

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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ND08 OHO is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ND08 OHO, 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 ND08 OHO registered?

ND08 OHO is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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