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LA09 FRZ

2009 Volkswagen Shuttle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,347 mi
Last recorded191,347 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle131,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 FRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 191,347 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 191,347 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 186,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 186,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 175,854 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 169,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 169,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 160,080 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 160,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 154,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 154,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 144,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 127,813 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 127,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 118,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,752 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 97,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 72,896 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,896 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,699 miles

Bolt missing from spare wheel carrier

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,699 miles

Bolt missing from spare wheel carrier

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LA09 FRZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,740 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 LA09 FRZ, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA09 FRZ registered?

LA09 FRZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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