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YL56 YPA

2007 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

316,389 mi
Last recorded316,389 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 YPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 316,389 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 311,710 miles

backbox heat sheild loose

Pass 3 Aug 2024 298,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 298,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 298,477 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 267,709 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 267,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler o ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 250,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

compliance in front suspension arm bushes , heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , wear in rear brake disc faces

power steering pipe mounting at rack poor , play in engine/gearbox mountings

Fail 29 Apr 2019 250,415 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

compliance in front suspension arm bushes , heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , wear in rear brake disc faces

power steering pipe mounting at rack poor , play in engine/gearbox mountings

Pass 28 Apr 2018 224,803 miles

Body has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

under trays on

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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YL56 YPA is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL56 YPA, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL56 YPA registered?

YL56 YPA is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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