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YB57 NKD

2008 Volkswagen California

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,298 mi
Last recorded167,298 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 NKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 167,298 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 162,994 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 160,156 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 160,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 157,938 miles

exhaust in a rusted condition

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 157,938 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust in a rusted condition

Pass 2 Aug 2022 152,948 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 152,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 149,476 miles

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

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in a rusted condition

Pass 12 Aug 2020 144,552 miles

Centre silencer corroded

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 138,338 miles

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

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 127,722 miles

centre and rear silencers deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2018 127,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

centre and rear silencers deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,064 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

low emitter-no smoke test results

Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,941 miles

centre and rear silencers deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections badly corroded

deep cut to nearside rear tyre but not exposing cords

Fail 17 Nov 2014 78,348 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections badly corroded

deep cut to nearside rear tyre but not exposing cords

high level brake light slightly insecure but working

Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2012 54,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,416 miles

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,030 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,613 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode

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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YB57 NKD is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Green 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 YB57 NKD, 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 YB57 NKD registered?

YB57 NKD is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YB57 NKD 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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