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L222 BAG

2007 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,558 mi
Last recorded231,558 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle105,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 BAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 231,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 226,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 226,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 224,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes soft

Fail 14 May 2024 224,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cuts 275/35/20

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes soft

both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre worn close to or below 3mm

Pass 9 May 2023 211,198 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 211,198 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 211,181 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake hose failure. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Failed during mot test. Now leaking. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant below minimum level.

Fog light inoperative on trailer socket.

Middle exhaust box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe nearest rear flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Rear heat shield loose.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 204,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Fog light inoperative on trailer socket.

Middle exhaust box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe nearest rear flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 204,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Seat belt stalk bolts loose. (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Seat belt stalk bolts loose. (7.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Fog light inoperative on trailer socket.

Middle exhaust box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

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

Pass 17 May 2021 199,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 199,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 194,021 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 191,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 183,030 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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L222 BAG is a 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 105,564 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 L222 BAG, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L222 BAG is a 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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