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AA08 FGC

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,194 mi
Last recorded140,194 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 140,194 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 131,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside. 215/55 ZR16 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front track rod inner socket minor play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 131,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside. 215/55 ZR16 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front track rod inner socket minor play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,488 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 107,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Dec 2016 107,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2015 93,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,544 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,648 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,207 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,221 miles

engine undershield fitted

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 31 Mar 2011 36,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine undershield fitted

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

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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AA08 FGC is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AA08 FGC, 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 AA08 FGC registered?

AA08 FGC is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is AA08 FGC safe to buy?

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