Volkswagen Shuttle
From 252 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 23 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 23 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 20 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 33.3% of Shuttle failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £85.
Typical mileage
Half of all Shuttles tested had between 93,631 and 186,639 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 142,756 median miles, the Shuttle has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Shuttle MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Shuttle has a 65.5% MOT pass rate based on 252 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Shuttle?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Shuttle is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Shuttle at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Shuttle is 142,756 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 93,631 and 186,639 miles.
Buying a used Shuttle?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 65.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £85 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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