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KGZ 7021

2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,154 mi
Last recorded167,154 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle143,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGZ 7021
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 167,154 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

tail gate light lit on dash

Fail 10 Oct 2025 167,154 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

tail gate light lit on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2024 162,941 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

tail gate warning lit on dash

Fail 10 Oct 2024 162,769 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended row centre buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged central row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

tail gate warning lit on dash

Pass 20 Oct 2023 156,885 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

tail gate warning light lit

Fail 16 Oct 2023 156,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

tail gate warning light lit

Pass 8 Sep 2022 152,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged nearside and centre middle row (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust system corroded

tail gate warning light lit

Fail 8 Sep 2022 152,466 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged nearside and centre middle row (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust system corroded

tail gate warning light lit

Pass 21 Sep 2021 149,155 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

tail gate warning light lit on dash

Fail 17 Sep 2021 149,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroded

tail gate warning light lit on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2020 143,971 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

tailgate open lamp on

Pass 21 Aug 2019 140,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight oil leak from engine sump

tailgate open lamp on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2018 133,226 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle?

Based on 2,120 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
7,721
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
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KGZ 7021 is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 143,288 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 Transporter Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGZ 7021, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGZ 7021 is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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