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OU58 HAE

2008 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,456 mi
Last recorded101,456 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 HAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 101,456 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 101,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,413 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 89,411 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight washers not working but vehicle is registered before 2009

Fail 16 Mar 2020 88,698 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking through bonnet hinge pipe (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight washers not working but vehicle is registered before 2009

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,551 miles

Centre and rear silencers in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 86,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Centre and rear silencers in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,828 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,263 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,263 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,381 miles

Centre exhauet slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 74,381 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre exhauet slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,459 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cut on sidewalls but cant see the cords at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,453 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cut on sidewalls but cant see the cords at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,540 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2012 38,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OU58 HAE 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 55%.

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 OU58 HAE, 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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OU58 HAE is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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