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447 DON

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,992 mi
Last recorded54,992 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration447 DON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,992 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,026 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 54,023 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 52,461 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,702 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 37,818 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 37,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,021 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Shuttle?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,081
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
Stop lamp not working 21
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447 DON is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 115,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 447 DON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 447 DON registered?

447 DON is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is 447 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 447 DON shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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