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RIG 7956

2006 Volkswagen Shuttle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,881 mi
Last recorded156,881 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle109,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 7956
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 156,881 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 156,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 154,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 150,818 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 146,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 144,079 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 143,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 141,861 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger seat base loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 141,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger seat base loose

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 140,550 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 137,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 128,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 198,454 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 54,232 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke emitted (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort and offside (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms(rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

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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RIG 7956 is a 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RIG 7956, 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 RIG 7956 registered?

RIG 7956 is a 2006 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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