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YS08 AHO

2008 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,918 mi
Last recorded87,918 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 AHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 87,918 miles

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

Middle exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,658 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,730 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 76,729 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 71,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,205 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of engine - around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust middle and rear box outer skins heavily corroded

Front both O/S and N/S suspension top mounts noisy

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlight reflector deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,418 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 59,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,687 miles

oil leak o/s/r under plastic covers

Pass 20 May 2016 48,633 miles

front tyres low on tread

screen damage

Pass 20 May 2015 46,910 miles

front brake discs pitted

front tyers getting low

Pass 23 May 2014 42,706 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 38,126 miles

both front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,755 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,573 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 29,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

wipers smearing

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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YS08 AHO is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS08 AHO, 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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YS08 AHO is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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