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WD57 WCF

2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,195 mi
Last recorded179,195 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle143,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 WCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 179,195 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 171,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 171,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 165,338 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,220 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 158,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 154,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 154,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 147,842 miles

Front wipers on a switch

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 147,841 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers on a switch

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 139,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle?

Based on 2,120 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
7,721
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
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WD57 WCF is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 143,288 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 Transporter Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD57 WCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WD57 WCF registered?

WD57 WCF is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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