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SX08 FKO

2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,807 mi
Last recorded187,807 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle143,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 FKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 187,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 180,155 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 180,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 167,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 157,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 157,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 148,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and out side edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 148,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing sized and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play sized and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and out side edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 132,403 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 132,118 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SX08 FKO is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SX08 FKO, 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 SX08 FKO registered?

SX08 FKO is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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