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WR08 BZW

2008 Volkswagen California

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,533 mi
Last recorded116,533 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 BZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,533 miles

Exhaust centre & rear silencer casings corroding

Front suspension offside & nearside ball joint rubber dust covers are slightly perished

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,343 miles

Front suspension offside & nearside ball joint rubber covers are slightly perished

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 110,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,377 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 99,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 89,386 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,123 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,021 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 69,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,695 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 59,659 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 53,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre smooth outer quarter of tyre

Fail 12 May 2014 45,914 miles

Crack in OSR cluster

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 45,914 miles

Crack in OSR cluster

Pass 14 May 2013 37,070 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 28,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 May 2012 28,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 May 2011 21,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s damaged

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 21,920 miles

n/s damaged

n/s mirror damaged

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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WR08 BZW 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 68.2%.

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 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 WR08 BZW, 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 WR08 BZW registered?

WR08 BZW is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WR08 BZW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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