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GL54 VDF

2005 Volkswagen Shuttle

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

159,946 mi
Last recorded159,946 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle137,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 159,946 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 150,923 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 146,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 144,549 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 137,177 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 128,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 120,369 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deterioating

Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 99,533 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 99,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,348 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,031 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,399 miles

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

n/s mirror covers have temp repair securing them no risk of falling off

Fail 27 Oct 2010 34,399 miles

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

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

n/s mirror covers have temp repair securing them no risk of falling off

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 17,723 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,544 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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GL54 VDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 137,177 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 GL54 VDF, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL54 VDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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