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WAZ 260

2008 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 260
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 124,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 111,302 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 111,269 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 104,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,247 miles

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 8 Apr 2021 96,551 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 96,551 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,731 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded but not yet blowing.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi brake hose end. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded but not yet blowing.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,918 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four 215/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four 215/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,992 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,992 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,057 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,590 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,412 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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WAZ 260 is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WAZ 260, 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 WAZ 260 registered?

WAZ 260 is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is WAZ 260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 260 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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