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HJ61 VUG

2011 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,873 mi
Last recorded136,873 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle88,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 VUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 136,873 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 136,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 132,017 miles

Central exhaust central and rear boxes outer skin in poor condition

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rearward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 128,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,812 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 114,812 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb inop - fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,493 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 85,297 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 61,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,356 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,079 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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HJ61 VUG is a 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 88,972 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 HJ61 VUG, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ61 VUG registered?

HJ61 VUG is a 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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