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GJ58 KUG

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,358 mi
Last recorded176,358 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 KUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 176,358 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 176,358 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 155,015 miles

spear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2024 155,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 151,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 151,388 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 145,582 miles

Front strut top bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2021 145,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front strut top bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,234 miles

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 ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 142,234 miles

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 ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 134,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 125,305 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,170 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 116,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,166 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 106,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,218 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 97,091 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,920 miles

oil leak on turbo to block gasket.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,916 miles

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.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,828 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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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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