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RK12 XNN

2012 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,991 mi
Last recorded108,991 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle82,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 108,991 miles

Emissions not detected

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking and perishing - Cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,007 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 94,380 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 94,376 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 90,001 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,625 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing slight roughness/noisy on turns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside OS Mirror cover trim damaged/broken

Fail 7 Jul 2021 82,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing slight roughness/noisy on turns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside OS Mirror cover trim damaged/broken

Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 73,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,934 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,934 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 58,735 miles

Both front tyres are damage in the outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 21 May 2018 58,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are damage in the outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,037 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 50,037 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,295 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 33,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RK12 XNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,305 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 RK12 XNN, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK12 XNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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