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RJ07 UWL

2007 Volkswagen Shuttle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

313,440 mi
Last recorded313,440 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle105,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 313,440 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 297,767 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 297,766 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s headlamp aim pattern fading

Pass 14 Feb 2015 291,008 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyre in poor condition

both rear tyre in poor condition

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2014 278,545 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 278,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 265,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 248,391 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 234,240 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2013 234,240 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 217,396 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 204,449 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine light indecating faulty system one dash bord

Pass 28 Jul 2011 182,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 161,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 130,163 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,837 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 67,773 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,338 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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RJ07 UWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ07 UWL, 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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RJ07 UWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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