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YS55 LAA

2005 Volkswagen Shuttle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

237,391 mi
Last recorded237,391 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle137,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 LAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 237,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 237,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 230,442 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 230,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 225,684 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 225,682 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 217,817 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 217,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 208,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 201,220 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 192,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 192,622 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 191,598 miles

Front brake pad(s)-Wearing low-Advise Replacement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play With play-Advise Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lens fading-Advise Replacement (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lens fading-Advise Replacement (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Spare wheel-Different size to vehicle & with excess corrosion to wheel

n/s/f brake hose-Deteriorating & with cracking/perishing to hose-Advise Replacement

n/s/r brake pipe-With corrosion to pipe-Advise Replacement

o/s/r & n/s/r rear to front brake pipe(s)-With corrosion to pipe(s)-Advise Replacement-Maybe required before or at next mot

Pass 19 Dec 2017 176,317 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Dbush(s)-With play/movement-Advise reaplacement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose(s) deteriorating-With cracking & perishing-Advise Replacement (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare wheel/tyre-Different size to vehicle & with excess corrosion to wheel

o/s/r & n/s/r to front brake pipe(s)-With corrosion to brake pipe(s)-Maybe required before or at next mot-Advise replacement

Pass 20 Dec 2016 163,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 149,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 128,195 miles

all 4 brake discs worn, pads like new

exhaust gas leak from manifold area

exhaust outer skin corroded

play in front antiroll bar D bushes

Fail 16 Dec 2014 128,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

all 4 brake discs worn, pads like new

exhaust gas leak from manifold area

exhaust outer skin corroded

play in front antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2013 110,170 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 94,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 94,579 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,408 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 75,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,002 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 55,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,522 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,395 miles

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

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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YS55 LAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 137,177 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 YS55 LAA, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS55 LAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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