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VN56 XUL

2006 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

201,740 mi
Last recorded201,740 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle161,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 201,740 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 201,740 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 197,284 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 194,424 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 191,735 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 188,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 188,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 185,068 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to limit.

Slight play in offside front suspernsion lower arm rear mount bush.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 185,067 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to limit.

Slight play in offside front suspernsion lower arm rear mount bush.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 179,242 miles

Center and rear exhaust silencers slightly corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush.

Fail 1 Feb 2019 179,242 miles

Center and rear exhaust silencers slightly corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 174,461 miles

Coolant leak ()

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 174,461 miles

Coolant leak ()

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 168,581 miles

Coolant leak ()

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Feb 2016 161,144 miles

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

both offside tyres sidewalls splitting.

exhaust system rusted.

fuel cooler damaged.

nail in offside front tyre.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 161,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both offside tyres sidewalls splitting.

exhaust system rusted.

fuel cooler damaged.

nail in offside front tyre.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,363 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 154,363 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 123,540 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 123,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

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

nearside freont wiper smeary

Pass 18 Nov 2011 111,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

only one seat fitted in rear of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2011 111,693 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

only one seat fitted in rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,016 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Oct 2010 99,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,002 miles

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

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 Transporter Shuttle?

Based on 2,120 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
7,721
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
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VN56 XUL is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 161,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN56 XUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN56 XUL is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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