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GL04 TMX

2004 Volkswagen Shuttle

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,541 mi
Last recorded84,541 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle130,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 TMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 84,541 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,954 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 80,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 69,790 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear exhaust silencer rusty/corroded.

Pass 18 May 2019 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer rusty/corroded.

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

Fail 16 May 2019 67,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer rusty/corroded.

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

Pass 14 May 2018 65,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 63,096 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 13 May 2016 59,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 56,277 miles

outer skin of exhaust rear silencer is corroded.

wiper blades are starting to smear screen slightly.

Pass 20 May 2014 53,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 48,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades are just starting to smear screen slightly.

Pass 18 May 2011 37,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,620 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 29,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,969 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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GL04 TMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 GL04 TMX, 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.

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What year was GL04 TMX registered?

GL04 TMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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