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RK58 AHC

2008 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,632 mi
Last recorded108,632 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 AHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 108,632 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 99,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 84,442 miles

(exhaust corroded)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

parking brake on minimum efficiency

Pass 24 May 2022 78,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 74,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 72,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,669 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 67,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,768 miles

advise rear shocks corroded

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,316 miles

all brake discs backplates rusty

all brake discs rusty

all brake hose ferrels rusty

front subframe rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose getting corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,249 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre tread close to limit

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,632 miles

engine management light on dash.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,305 miles

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking on tread face

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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RK58 AHC is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RK58 AHC, 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 RK58 AHC registered?

RK58 AHC is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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