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135X658

2012 Volkswagen Shuttle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,880 mi
Last recorded143,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle82,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration135X658
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 143,880 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 143,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 140,463 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 9 Jan 2025 140,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 29 Dec 2023 135,324 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 132,468 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 132,466 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,950 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 120,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Rear Middle seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 77,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,061 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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135X658 is a 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,305 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 135X658, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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135X658 is a 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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