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RY07 XHB

2007 Volkswagen Shuttle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

151,295 mi
Last recorded151,295 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle105,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 XHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 151,295 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. Headlamp beam images are poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 151,294 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. Headlamp beam images are poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 141,578 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 141,574 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 126,865 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 126,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 115,199 miles

Central and rear exhaust silencers corroded outer skin

Spare tyre defective perished and worn ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 115,199 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central and rear exhaust silencers corroded outer skin

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective perished and worn ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 101,546 miles

exhaust section outer skin rusted middle and rear but not leaking gases

Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,067 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust centre section and rear silencer outer casing damaged but not leaking gases

Fail 9 Dec 2019 99,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust centre section and rear silencer outer casing damaged but not leaking gases

Pass 19 Dec 2018 94,032 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 94,032 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 90,266 miles

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

nearside front inner seat belt buckle cover missing middle row n/s seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 4 Dec 2017 90,265 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner seat belt buckle cover missing middle row n/s seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,047 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,046 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,249 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Centre row, nearside seat belt buckle casing missing. (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Unable to check seat belt as child seat installed behind driver.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Centre row, nearside seat belt buckle casing missing. (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Unable to check seat belt as child seat installed behind driver.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 68,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,544 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,900 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,373 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,375 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 28,375 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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RY07 XHB is a 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RY07 XHB, 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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RY07 XHB is a 2007 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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