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SP08 KNU

2008 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,948 mi
Last recorded157,948 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 KNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 157,948 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 150,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 138,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 138,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape and worn in one spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 122,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 111,721 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 107,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rear on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake servo corroding.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,975 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no visual or metered emissions detected.

power steering pipe on rack corroding.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,049 miles

wiper blades smearing.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,371 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs starting to wear.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,769 miles

nearside rear tyre - 3mm.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,983 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)

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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SP08 KNU is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Blue 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 SP08 KNU, 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 SP08 KNU registered?

SP08 KNU is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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