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T6 DJF

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,579 mi
Last recorded122,579 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 DJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 122,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 122,578 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 112,773 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 101,956 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 94,615 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,934 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs worn

offside rear reflector slightly broken

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

under bellys fitted

wipers torn

Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,119 miles

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,937 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,559 miles

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,271 miles

unable to test center row off side seat belt due to a child seat fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 59,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to test center row off side seat belt due to a child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,116 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

unable to test center row off side seat belt due to a child seat fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2015 53,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

unable to test center row off side seat belt due to a child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,849 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,754 miles

Front tyre tread 2-3mm

Tyres are out of shape.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,504 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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T6 DJF is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T6 DJF, 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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T6 DJF is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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