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RUI 6276

2008 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,668 mi
Last recorded155,668 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 6276
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 155,668 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 155,580 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 150,469 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2024 150,396 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2024 150,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 142,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 135,231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2021 130,293 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 130,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,143 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019
Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,835 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,149 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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RUI 6276 is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RUI 6276, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUI 6276?

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What year was RUI 6276 registered?

RUI 6276 is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is RUI 6276 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 6276 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUI 6276 have outstanding finance?

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