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YN09 GZA

2009 Volkswagen Shuttle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,658 mi
Last recorded80,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle131,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN09 GZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 64,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Inner Edges, Centre 3-4mm 255/55/18 109Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 57,992 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd Row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd Row ()

Fail 17 May 2022 57,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd Row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd Row ()

Pass 13 May 2021 51,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 May 2021 51,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jun 2020 49,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 46,041 miles

small amount of free play n/s front steering rack end

Pass 25 May 2018 41,016 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 41,016 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2017 35,637 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 27,555 miles

n/s rear tyre low on edges

Pass 21 May 2014 24,804 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 24,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 16,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,555 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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YN09 GZA is a 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,740 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 YN09 GZA, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN09 GZA registered?

YN09 GZA is a 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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