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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Shuttle. Check any Shuttle by registration number below.

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68.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-17.0%

vs Volkswagen Avg

7

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volkswagen Shuttle — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Shuttle has an average MOT pass rate of 68.7%, which is 17.0 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Shuttle on the road.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Shuttle, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Shuttle performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 44 vehicles

70.5%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

33.3%

2010

Based on 38 vehicles

65.8%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

38.1%

2008

Based on 63 vehicles

52.4%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

11.4%

Retest Rate

57.1%

2007

Based on 58 vehicles

60.3%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

38.2%

2005

Based on 37 vehicles

62.2%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

30.4%

2004

Based on 378 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

170k mi

Mileage at 10yr

214k mi

0

Based on 185 vehicles

76.8%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

145k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

11.4%

Rear Offside

9.1%

Front Offside

6.8%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Shuttle

Volkswagen Shuttle — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Shuttle MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Shuttle?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Shuttle is 68.7% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Shuttle?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Shuttle reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 68.7%, the Volkswagen Shuttle is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Shuttle?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Shuttle?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Shuttle: 170,370 miles at 5 years, 214,297 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Shuttle to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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