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WM57 YBC

2008 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,802 mi
Last recorded164,802 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 YBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 164,802 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 164,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure not allowing it to open (3.1 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil Light On

Pass 2 May 2024 143,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 143,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 125,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 125,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not tightened properly (loose) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 124,811 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 106,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to open bonnet

Fail 25 Apr 2022 106,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation of tyre fitted the wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to open bonnet

Pass 30 Apr 2021 95,326 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 94,134 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 94,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 91,555 miles

Back box corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 85,485 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 85,485 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,411 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2017 77,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,861 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S rear caliper damp

Fail 15 Apr 2015 66,861 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S rear caliper damp

Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,869 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre has slight/minor edge wear,ok at test.

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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WM57 YBC is a 2008 Volkswagen California in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WM57 YBC, 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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WM57 YBC is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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