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SD58 BPV

2008 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,476 mi
Last recorded66,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 BPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 66,476 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 66,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,748 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 63,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 60,778 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 58,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 57,466 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 54,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,528 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 51,528 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,712 miles

offside rear tyre tred at 3mm and wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,728 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 20,728 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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SD58 BPV is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SD58 BPV, 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

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What year was SD58 BPV registered?

SD58 BPV is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SD58 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 BPV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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