Volkswagen Transporter shuttle
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 405 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
405
Best Year
2019 (87%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Transporter shuttle
The Volkswagen Transporter shuttle has been tested 405 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2005 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 295 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 73%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 174,170 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 59,372 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Transporter shuttle is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2019 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter shuttle?
Volkswagen Transporter shuttle by Year
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