MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
spear tyre cracking
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
spear tyre cracking
Both rear shock abosorber sleeve's deteriorated
Centre section of exhaust deteriorated
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Slight bind when turned by hand
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre heavily perrished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear shock abosorber sleeve's deteriorated
Centre section of exhaust deteriorated
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Slight bind when turned by hand
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Belly tray has a coating on the under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre heavily perrished
Front strut top bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front strut top bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Possible minor fuel leak due to smell under bonnet, no visual leak
Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged First rear row, central passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Possible minor fuel leak due to smell under bonnet, no visual leak
Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged First rear row, central passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 2nd row (5.2.2b)
Service due soon lamp on
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' but not affecting view of road
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 2nd row (5.2.2b)
Service due soon lamp on
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' but not affecting view of road
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear silencer corroded but not leaking
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
oil leak from turbo gasket
oil leak on turbo to block gasket.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak on turbo to block gasket.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Shuttle?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
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GJ58 KUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 GJ58 KUG, 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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GJ58 KUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 25 September 2008.
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