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GF08 VHU

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,214 mi
Last recorded115,214 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 115,214 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Fail 22 Sep 2025 115,212 miles

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

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

Front Fog lamps not working

Pass 17 Sep 2024 110,664 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 110,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 95,419 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,270 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 86,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,183 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear park brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,662 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,662 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil/ EML light flashing

Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,856 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,841 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded and split

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,019 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 54,019 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,927 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 32,478 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,313 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 18,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GF08 VHU is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF08 VHU, 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 GF08 VHU registered?

GF08 VHU is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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