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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres slight splits
Engine warning light on
Headlight convertors fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Offside Front Tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under tray fitted obscuring underside components
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine warning light on
Headlight convertors fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Offside Front Tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under tray fitted obscuring underside components
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted and worn (3.5.1i)
eml on
rear exhaust box heavily corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Unable to check rear bench seat centre seat belt as seat was folded down at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box detiorating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
beam deflectors fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
beam deflectors fitted
O/S/F tyre has a flat spot
O/S/R tyre misshaped
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Shuttle?
Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
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LA56 EBG is a 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LA56 EBG, 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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LA56 EBG is a 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 17 January 2007.
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