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T4 JHG

2008 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,654 mi
Last recorded129,654 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 JHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 129,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 129,654 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 119,278 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 119,268 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 116,578 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 112,475 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 112,474 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 107,430 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge 215/65/16c ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 107,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge 215/65/16c ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 101,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,034 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,778 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 87,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 129,166 miles

Exhaust system corroding rear box

Under tray fitted unable to check some underside/underneath components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 66,766 miles

Exhaust silenecers corroded

Rear discs worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2013 59,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has cut on tread

x2 nails in n/s/r tyre + cut on tread

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,416 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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T4 JHG is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T4 JHG, 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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T4 JHG is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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