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NJA 65E

2008 Volkswagen California

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,764 mi
Last recorded53,764 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJA 65E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,764 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,551 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,859 miles

Slight corrosion to O/S/F chassis near front axle beam.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,809 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 49,271 miles
Fail 18 May 2010

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play nearside front top joint

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,224 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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NJA 65E is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJA 65E, 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 NJA 65E registered?

NJA 65E is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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