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RJ04 YFY

2004 Volkswagen Shuttle

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,407 mi
Last recorded204,407 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle130,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 YFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 204,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2018 204,357 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 193,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 193,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 180,418 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 180,381 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 167,512 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 167,382 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 152,487 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 152,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 140,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 130,305 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer heavy corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2012 130,305 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,974 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 108,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2010 108,186 miles

rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2009 89,765 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,519 miles

Front tyres worn but legal

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 77,519 miles

Front tyres worn but legal

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,415 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 59,415 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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RJ04 YFY is a 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 130,305 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 RJ04 YFY, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ04 YFY is a 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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