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WG57 EJO

2008 Volkswagen California

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,437 mi
Last recorded135,437 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 EJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 135,437 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 135,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 131,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

o/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 128,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 128,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 124,753 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 124,749 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 112,383 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

middle and rear silencers outer skins corroded and holed

Fail 16 Mar 2021 112,383 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

middle and rear silencers outer skins corroded and holed

Pass 13 Jan 2020 108,758 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr suspension spring out of shape

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,593 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,677 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 96,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,369 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 86,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,035 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)

centre & rear silencers corroded

rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

centre & rear silencers corroded

rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

pad wear indicator light on

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 65,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

pad wear indicator light on

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,027 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 55,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,542 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,278 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 40,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 30,349 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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WG57 EJO is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WG57 EJO, 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 WG57 EJO registered?

WG57 EJO is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is WG57 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 EJO shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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