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LA56 EBG

2007 Volkswagen Shuttle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,398 mi
Last recorded240,398 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle105,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 EBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 240,398 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 229,153 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 229,153 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 213,982 miles

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))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 213,626 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 201,979 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 189,274 miles

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))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 189,272 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 178,072 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 178,071 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 170,008 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 170,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 158,776 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 151,901 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 151,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 137,685 miles

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 ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 137,685 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 123,188 miles

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)

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rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box detiorating

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

beam deflectors fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2012 64,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,431 miles

O/S/F tyre has a flat spot

O/S/R tyre misshaped

Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,798 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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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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