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Volkswagen Shuttle

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

L15 RWTMOT history

L15 RWT is a green diesel Volkswagen Shuttle first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,946 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 RWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Shuttle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 RWT was last recorded at 159,946 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 9,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,923 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,023 miles
Average per year
7,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,946 miles
  • 2024 – 150,923 miles
  • 2023 – 146,117 miles
  • 2022 – 144,549 miles
  • 2021 – 137,177 miles
  • 2020 – 128,568 miles
  • 2018 – 120,369 miles
  • 2017 – 114,677 miles
  • 2016 – 108,243 miles
  • 2015 – 77,588 miles
  • 2014 – 73,867 miles
  • 2013 – 63,636 miles
  • 2012 – 53,348 miles
  • 2011 – 43,031 miles
  • 2010 – 34,399 miles
  • 2009 – 28,124 miles
  • 2008 – 17,723 miles
  • 2007 – 17,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,946 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,946 miles (+9,023)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,946 miles
    Test number
    718403645020
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass150,923 miles (+4,806)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,923 miles
    Test number
    193617314629
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass146,117 miles (+1,568)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,117 miles
    Test number
    582153728870
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass144,549 miles (+7,372)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,549 miles
    Test number
    659142365157
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass137,177 miles (+8,609)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,177 miles
    Test number
    661229685872
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass128,568 miles (+8,199)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,568 miles
    Test number
    974661830448
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass120,369 miles (+5,692)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,369 miles
    Test number
    808288563783
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,677 miles (+6,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,677 miles
    Test number
    931776644687
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deterioating

  9. Pass108,243 miles (+8,710)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,243 miles
    Test number
    851727876894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,533 miles
    Test number
    863203732464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,533 miles (+21,945)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,533 miles
    Test number
    600509583455
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass77,588 miles (+3,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,588 miles
    Test number
    147853535070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass73,867 miles (+10,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,867 miles
    Test number
    605620494253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass63,636 miles (+10,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,636 miles
    Test number
    569898493276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass53,348 miles (+10,317)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,348 miles
    Test number
    947958892210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,031 miles (+8,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    519542291228
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass34,399 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,399 miles
    Test number
    242000600356
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s mirror covers have temp repair securing them no risk of falling off

  18. Fail34,399 miles (+6,275)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,399 miles
    Test number
    504310000320
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s mirror covers have temp repair securing them no risk of falling off

  19. Pass28,124 miles (+10,401)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,124 miles
    Test number
    532942999248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,723 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,723 miles
    Test number
    731543338146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,544 miles
    Test number
    480238037436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 RWT

Does L15 RWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 RWT is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 RWT?
The MOT on L15 RWT is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 RWT done?
L15 RWT was recorded at 159,946 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,923 miles a year.
Has L15 RWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 RWT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on L15 RWT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L15 RWT find?
L15 RWT passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides; front lower gearbox mounting defective; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, and 3 more.

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