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MF58 MDV

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,034 mi
Last recorded160,034 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 MDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 160,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside sill damaged and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 153,667 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged and corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 148,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 137,867 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to n/s outer sill

engine belly pan fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022 137,867 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to n/s outer sill

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 133,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chips in windscreen

engine belly pan fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2021 133,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chips in windscreen

corrosion to exhaust back box

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 130,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both wiper rubbers split

corrosion to exhaust system

engine belly pan fitted

windscreen washer tube split

Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,637 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

centre row centre and nearside outer seat belt catch covers missing

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

various body damage

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Aug 2019 125,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all tyres wearing on edges

centre row centre and nearside outer seat belt catch covers missing

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

various body damage

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,866 miles

Nearside centre row seat belt stalk plastic covers missing

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

corrosion to exhaust system

engine belly pan fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 115,866 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside centre row seat belt stalk plastic covers missing

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

corrosion to exhaust system

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,374 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2017 104,374 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,123 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output tape on lamp which is damaged but not showing white light (1.1.A.3d)

Rear seatbelts webbing twisted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output tape on lamp which is damaged but not showing white light (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear seatbelts webbing twisted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,018 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 68,285 miles

Body damage Offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silecer corroded

Seat belt buckle for rear centre seat in centre row casing damaged

Two child seats fitted Offside rear and centre seat in centre row. Unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt's

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 68,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body damage Offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Rear exhaust silecer corroded

Seat belt buckle for rear centre seat in centre row casing damaged

Two child seats fitted Offside rear and centre seat in centre row. Unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt's

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,006 miles

Offside & nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

plastic cover for centre row, centre seat belt stalk missing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MF58 MDV is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MF58 MDV, 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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MF58 MDV is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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