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YE58 YLC

2008 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,995 mi
Last recorded85,995 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 YLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 85,995 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge becoming out of shape , both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 85,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread 215 / 65 r 16 102 h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge becoming out of shape , both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 83,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 83,452 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,848 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes going to the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 80,848 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes going to the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 77,791 miles

Central exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear tyres both becoming outer of shape inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2022 77,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear tyres both becoming outer of shape inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,897 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake sticking slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,733 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,857 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 68,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,983 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,765 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,690 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,341 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 46,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,599 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 32,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 23,020 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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YE58 YLC is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE58 YLC, 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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YE58 YLC is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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