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BT55 NHX

2006 Volkswagen Shuttle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,065 mi
Last recorded192,065 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle109,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 192,065 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 192,054 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2022 180,165 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 175,935 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 175,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 175,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 174,378 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 165,460 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 153,443 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires exposed

Fail 19 Jan 2018 153,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires exposed

Pass 16 Jan 2017 140,813 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 140,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 125,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 22 Jan 2016 125,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 19 Jan 2015 112,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,586 miles

exhaust center box corroded, but not blowing.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 97,586 miles

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.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,796 miles

rear bench seat locked in "down" position, unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,967 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,435 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 57,435 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,605 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,606 miles

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?

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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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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What year was BT55 NHX registered?

BT55 NHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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