MOT Status
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142,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
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))
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))
Exhaust rear silencer outer causing corroded.
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rear silencer casing corroded
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
exhaust rear silencer casing corroded
front brake pads 80% worn
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust rear silencer casing corroded
front brake pads 80% worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear silencer casing corroding
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
Exhaust rear silencer casing corroded.
Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding.
Front brake pads 75% worn.
Spare wheel missing.
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding.
Front brake pads 75% worn.
Spare wheel missing.
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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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