2004 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.5L Diesel · YA54 YTL
2004 Volkswagen Shuttle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 185,242 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SHUTTLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA54 YTL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 185,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA54 YTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Shuttle (YA54 YTL) between March 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
YA54 YTL Mileage History
- 17/03/200828,105 mi
- 26/03/200936,196 mi+8,091 mi
- 19/03/201046,810 mi+10,614 mi
- 11/03/201160,351 mi+13,541 mi
- 11/03/201160,351 mi
- 23/03/201271,834 mi+11,483 mi
- 08/03/201380,353 mi+8,519 mi
- 24/03/201487,403 mi+7,050 mi
- 19/03/201599,469 mi+12,066 mi
- 17/03/2016109,568 mi+10,099 mi
- 17/03/2016109,568 mi
- 09/03/2017115,819 mi+6,251 mi
- 20/03/2018121,201 mi+5,382 mi
- 20/03/2018121,201 mi
- 30/03/2019128,884 mi+7,683 mi
- 26/03/2020135,351 mi+6,467 mi
- 25/03/2021141,010 mi+5,659 mi
- 25/03/2022148,377 mi+7,367 mi
- 28/03/2023157,458 mi+9,081 mi
- 28/03/2023157,458 mi
- 22/03/2024166,522 mi+9,064 mi
- 25/03/2024166,524 mi+2 mi
- 27/03/2025175,967 mi+9,443 mi
- 13/03/2026185,185 mi+9,218 mi
- 24/03/2026185,242 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 8,721 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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