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LA55 XRZ

2006 Volkswagen Shuttle

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

244,770 mi
Last recorded244,770 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle109,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 XRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 244,770 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 244,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 238,393 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 229,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2017 229,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 215,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 210,203 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 190,445 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 168,691 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 168,585 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 148,348 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 148,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 128,040 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 105,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust smokey - just passed MOT emissions smoke test

Pass 1 Feb 2010 105,866 miles

exhaust smokey - just passed MOT emissions smoke test

Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,566 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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LA55 XRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LA55 XRZ, 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 LA55 XRZ registered?

LA55 XRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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