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RY08 VFL

2008 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 VFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 142,536 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 140,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 135,365 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 128,095 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,973 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 121,969 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,929 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,969 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 101,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 120,725 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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RY08 VFL is a 2008 Volkswagen California in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY08 VFL, 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 RY08 VFL registered?

RY08 VFL is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is RY08 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 VFL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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