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DM04 AVA

2004 Volkswagen Shuttle

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,950 mi
Last recorded98,950 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle130,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM04 AVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,950 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,293 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 96,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 180,851 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 172,172 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 172,168 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 159,740 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 159,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 137,169 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 137,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 116,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 116,210 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,621 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,995 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,719 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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DM04 AVA is a 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 130,305 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 DM04 AVA, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DM04 AVA registered?

DM04 AVA is a 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is DM04 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM04 AVA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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