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GJ08 ZDM

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,061 mi
Last recorded130,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ZDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 130,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 115,073 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 115,072 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,329 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 77,329 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,027 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,384 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 44,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,258 miles

rear silencer starting to deteriate

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,826 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre middle row ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,116 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust starting to deteriate

Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,371 miles

Exhaust rear and centre boxs peeling apart.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,337 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,710 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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GJ08 ZDM is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ08 ZDM, 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 GJ08 ZDM registered?

GJ08 ZDM is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is GJ08 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 ZDM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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