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FFZ 1159

2011 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,157 mi
Last recorded107,157 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 1159
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 107,157 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 107,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 95,867 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 95,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,875 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 88,873 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding locked on [unable to spin wheel and check brgs etc] (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding locks in 1 place on disc (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation stops applying at half operation [disc inner face condition? coated in under seal spray?] (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,812 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 81,765 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 81,566 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower area in front of driver. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 81,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer hose split and leaks when bonnet in closed position. (3.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened offside and nearside as a result of dog chew. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower area in front of driver. (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts are splitting. (3.4 (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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FFZ 1159 is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FFZ 1159, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FFZ 1159 registered?

FFZ 1159 is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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The MOT history for FFZ 1159 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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