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GX12 NCJ

2012 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,572 mi
Last recorded121,572 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle82,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 NCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 121,572 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,662 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 104,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,119 miles

underneath vehicle surface rust all over

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,194 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2020 76,011 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,296 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower side light inop

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

slight buckle nearside front wheel

Fail 1 Aug 2018 64,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lower side light inop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

slight buckle nearside front wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,205 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,302 miles

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

Nearside sun visor not secure

Fail 21 Jul 2016 44,302 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside sun visor not secure

Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,426 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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GX12 NCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX12 NCJ, 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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GX12 NCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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