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WV08 WKG

2008 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,018 mi
Last recorded107,018 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 WKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 107,018 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Incomplete. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in rack at nearside. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 107,018 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Incomplete. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in rack at nearside. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,310 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 98,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 89,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,106 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,519 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,749 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,986 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin coming away /corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,179 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2016 77,164 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 66,684 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,811 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust box casings corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 41,707 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 41,697 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,137 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 37,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 31,779 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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WV08 WKG is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Silver 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 WV08 WKG, 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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WV08 WKG is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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