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YN09 HBJ

2009 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,490 mi
Last recorded115,490 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle131,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN09 HBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 115,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 115,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 100,017 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 100,017 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,378 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,634 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,731 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 39,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,393 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 22,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,015 miles

Front BOTH WIPERS SLIGHT SMEARING

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 12,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 6,840 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 HBJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

YN09 HBJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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