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RO09 ULC

2009 Volkswagen Shuttle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

298,923 mi
Last recorded298,923 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle131,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 ULC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 298,923 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 298,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 294,776 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 294,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 290,895 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 290,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 290,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 285,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 282,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 277,043 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2020 274,611 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 266,322 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 266,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 258,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 258,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 258,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 200,400 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Aug 2013 170,364 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 170,364 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 126,919 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 126,919 miles

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

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

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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RO09 ULC is a 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,740 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 RO09 ULC, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RO09 ULC is a 2009 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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