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KX08 LUP

2008 Volkswagen Shuttle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

319,698 mi
Last recorded319,698 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle115,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 LUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 319,698 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 319,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 316,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusted covers (5.3.2 (b))

factory covers restricted view

Fail 1 Aug 2024 316,460 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusted covers (5.3.2 (b))

factory covers restricted view

Pass 1 Aug 2023 311,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 307,477 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 307,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 304,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 303,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 298,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 292,444 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 292,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 270,798 miles

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 244,172 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 216,158 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 183,525 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 148,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,627 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,884 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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KX08 LUP is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KX08 LUP, 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 KX08 LUP registered?

KX08 LUP is a 2008 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is KX08 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX08 LUP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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