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GF56 WRE

2006 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,194 mi
Last recorded86,194 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle109,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 WRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 86,194 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 83,388 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,013 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,681 miles

Rear rear exhaust very rusty not blowing

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,184 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,046 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,251 miles

front brake pads are low

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,351 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 18,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 15,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 11,862 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 11,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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GF56 WRE is a 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF56 WRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 WRE registered?

GF56 WRE is a 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is GF56 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 WRE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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