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A17 UDN

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,183 mi
Last recorded111,183 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 UDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 111,183 miles

Nearside under sill is rusty

Offside under sill is rusty

all rear seats have been removed

exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2023 111,181 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside under sill is rusty

Offside under sill is rusty

all rear seats have been removed

exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 104,498 miles

Rear exhaust is rusty

car going rusty

sill cover fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2022 104,493 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust is rusty

car going rusty

sill cover fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,917 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is rusty

rear seats missing

rear suspension is rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2021 96,917 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is rusty

rear seats missing

rear suspension is rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2020 99,103 miles

Front h/brake cable guide is loose

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust is rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2020 99,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front h/brake cable guide is loose

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both under sills are rusty

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear clamp missing on exhaust

rear exhaust is rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2018 86,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear clamp missing on exhaust

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2017 84,976 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 84,954 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,187 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?

Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
9,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
83,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,436
position lamp(s) not working 30,096
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,789
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 21,026
Stop lamp not working 20,203
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A17 UDN is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 108,965 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Sharan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 UDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Sharan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 UDN registered?

A17 UDN is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is A17 UDN safe to buy?

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