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AE08 GRA

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,868 mi
Last recorded151,868 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 151,868 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 148,521 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 148,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 144,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking and perishing on side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 143,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 143,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 138,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Jul 2020 127,943 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 127,936 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 12 Jul 2019 116,031 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,148 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 81,620 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,118 miles

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 16 Jul 2013 72,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,788 miles

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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AE08 GRA is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE08 GRA, 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 AE08 GRA registered?

AE08 GRA is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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