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BN12 FBK

2012 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,027 mi
Last recorded154,027 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle82,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 154,027 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 154,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 145,447 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 145,447 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 135,038 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged second row. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 129,071 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 129,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,451 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 119,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 79,861 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,847 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Feb 2018 61,847 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,884 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,252 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,142 miles

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

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

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

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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BN12 FBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,305 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 Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 FBK, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN12 FBK registered?

BN12 FBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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