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YN61 FRF

2011 Volkswagen Shuttle

Brown Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle88,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN61 FRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 135,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 135,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 120,772 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 5 Jun 2025 120,772 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2024 112,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 112,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 103,848 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick not pushing all the way in (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 103,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick not pushing all the way in (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 90,597 miles

Center and rear exhaust box outer casings corroded and peeling

Fail 15 Jun 2022 90,597 miles

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

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

Center and rear exhaust box outer casings corroded and peeling

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,397 miles

Center exhaust box outer casing corroded and peeling

Fail 30 Jul 2021 78,397 miles

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

Center exhaust box outer casing corroded and peeling

Coolant level low

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,293 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing

center exhaust box outer casing corroded and peeling

Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,293 miles

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

Interior rear view mirror missing

center exhaust box outer casing corroded and peeling

Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald raised edges and perished outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 38,053 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 38,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,805 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

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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YN61 FRF is a 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle in Brown with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YN61 FRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN61 FRF registered?

YN61 FRF is a 2011 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is YN61 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN61 FRF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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