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VA59 UVW

2010 Volkswagen Shuttle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,041 mi
Last recorded132,041 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Shuttle79,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 UVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 132,041 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R Centre seat belt twisted but not restraining from correct operation

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 131,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R Centre seat belt twisted but not restraining from correct operation

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 124,122 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2024 115,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2023 108,609 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,902 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 93,720 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 89,739 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 79,729 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom ball joint dust covers cracked and perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box coroded

under side of vehicle has under trays and sill covers

Fail 13 Jan 2018 79,713 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both front main beams not working or tell tale in cab (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom ball joint dust covers cracked and perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box coroded

under side of vehicle has under trays and sill covers

Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,197 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,714 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 39,714 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,284 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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VA59 UVW is a 2010 Volkswagen Shuttle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 79,680 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 VA59 UVW, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA59 UVW registered?

VA59 UVW is a 2010 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 1 February 2010.

Is VA59 UVW safe to buy?

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