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SM61 FFK

2011 Volkswagen Shuttle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,212 mi
Last recorded141,212 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle88,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 141,212 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 141,212 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 133,712 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 133,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe split/leaking (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 123,047 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on the lower arms, deteriorated/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 123,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bushes, excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on the lower arms, deteriorated/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 109,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer, corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 96,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 83,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 73,683 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 73,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,460 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven wear/slightly out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 63,460 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven wear/slightly out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 50,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,281 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,110 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 41,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 25,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 15,688 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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SM61 FFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 88,972 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 SM61 FFK, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM61 FFK registered?

SM61 FFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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