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LF08 LJC

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,875 mi
Last recorded135,875 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 LJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 135,875 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and balled on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 135,847 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and balled on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and balled on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 127,609 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,092 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 117,707 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

N/S/R SHOCK IN POOR CONDITION

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F ()

Fail 14 May 2021 117,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Position lamp not working N/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/S/R SHOCK IN POOR CONDITION

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F ()

Pass 15 May 2020 108,374 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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LF08 LJC is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF08 LJC, 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 LF08 LJC registered?

LF08 LJC is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is LF08 LJC safe to buy?

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