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WV08 WKX

2008 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,899 mi
Last recorded142,899 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 142,899 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

centre box and rear back box outer skin tatty/corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 139,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

back box and mid box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 135,406 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 135,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,185 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and slight damage to outer wall slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre and rear silencer outer skins slight corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,386 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 116,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 113,545 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer causing corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,264 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has minor damage to left lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 104,264 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has minor damage to left lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,638 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 95,638 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,259 miles

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 8 Feb 2017 89,259 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer casing corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2016 81,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust rear silencer casing corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,003 miles

Exhaust rear silencer casing corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,894 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Spare wheel missing.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 61,894 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,310 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 WKX is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WKX, 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 WV08 WKX registered?

WV08 WKX is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is WV08 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 WKX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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