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MA08 HKU

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,096 mi
Last recorded178,096 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 HKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 178,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 143,803 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 143,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 139,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 138,812 miles

Offside Front flex hose damaged

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 138,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section completely broken (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front flex hose damaged

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 118,797 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 118,795 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering stiff

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,092 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,941 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre perished and also got nail in it

Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,939 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre perished and also got nail in it

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,335 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MA08 HKU is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MA08 HKU, 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 MA08 HKU registered?

MA08 HKU is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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