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SD58 BUJ

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,454 mi
Last recorded126,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 BUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 126,454 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 122,346 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 122,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 116,056 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inside tread pattern

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

Fail 24 May 2023 116,056 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inside tread pattern

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

Pass 19 May 2022 109,616 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 109,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,564 miles

Lower light corrosion to underside/suspension parts and sidestep bars

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing ,still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight slightly dimmer than o/s/f

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged central,cover missing ,still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2021 104,564 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Lower light corrosion to underside/suspension parts and sidestep bars

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing ,still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight slightly dimmer than o/s/f

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged central,cover missing ,still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 102,159 miles

Nearside Front beam image slightly dull

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 102,079 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front beam image slightly dull

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both exhaust silencer boxes outer skin starting to break away

Pass 13 Jul 2019 96,894 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both silencer outer skins breaking away

Pass 14 Jul 2018 91,247 miles

both silencers outer skins breaking away

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,027 miles

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

both silencer outer skins breaking away

engine management light is on

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2016 80,456 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

EML Light on

N/S/F Seat belt buckle case broken

No rear seats at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,448 miles

both silencer box outer skins breaking away

only 5 of the 7 seats fitted at time of tast

Pass 26 Jul 2014 68,376 miles

9 seater vehicle only front seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2013 61,739 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,694 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48 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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SD58 BUJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD58 BUJ, 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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SD58 BUJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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