MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake pad warning wires exposed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake pad warning wires exposed
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre side wall starting to perish
Offside Rear Tyre side wall starting to perish
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre side wall starting to perish
Offside Rear Tyre side wall starting to perish
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion on exhaust system
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion on exhaust system
exhaust center box corroded, but not blowing.
Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust center box corroded, but not blowing.
rear bench seat locked in "down" position, unable to fully inspect seatbelts
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
trace of eng oil in header tank?
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Shuttle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT55 NHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 109,063 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 BT55 NHX, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BT55 NHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 25 January 2006.
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