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BF08 UWU

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

350,606 mi
Last recorded350,606 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 350,606 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 350,592 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 350,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 336,702 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 336,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 319,611 miles

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

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

exhaust mid box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 319,587 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust mid box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 308,115 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 307,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 293,524 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 279,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 267,018 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 250,384 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 250,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 233,971 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 222,332 miles

front discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 210,623 miles

o/s cv boot weeping

Pass 19 Aug 2014 198,854 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 184,237 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 155,669 miles

slight play in the steering /

Pass 7 Feb 2012 124,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 91,640 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 133 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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BF08 UWU is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF08 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 UWU registered?

BF08 UWU is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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