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MA12 MDN

2012 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

277,444 mi
Last recorded277,444 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle82,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 MDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 277,444 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Lower exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 273,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 273,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 259,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 230,910 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 230,910 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 202,976 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021 202,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 196,184 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 167,437 miles

Central Rear exhaust system silencers corroded {outer skins}

Fail 12 Aug 2019 167,437 miles

Central Rear exhaust system silencers corroded {outer skins}

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,604 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,538 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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MA12 MDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA12 MDN, 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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What year was MA12 MDN registered?

MA12 MDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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