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YX58 YXE

2008 Volkswagen California

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen California61,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 YXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 73,722 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 68,903 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,591 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,700 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 21 May 2019 60,293 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 57,485 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 54,556 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

exhaust very badly corroded

front discs corroding

front tyre treads low

outer edges of rear tyres wearing and stepping

rear upper spring seats corroded and breaking up

Pass 18 May 2016 51,918 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 51,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,383 miles

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,518 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,802 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 42,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,118 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 35,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,215 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 26,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YX58 YXE is a 2008 Volkswagen California in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX58 YXE, 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 YX58 YXE registered?

YX58 YXE is a 2008 Volkswagen California, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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