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AA08 FKM

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,020 mi
Last recorded171,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 171,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 162,891 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside

Pass 13 Jan 2024 154,872 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 154,872 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both side's (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 145,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 131,261 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 117,161 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front top mount bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,180 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 94,449 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 86,384 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 May 2018 86,381 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin EVIDENCE OF BINDING (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2017 79,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 71,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,951 miles

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

off side door mirror glass cracked

rear seat belts not checked due to baby seats fitted

Pass 12 May 2011 31,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in near side rear tyre

off side door mirror glass cracked

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 FKM is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKM, 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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AA08 FKM is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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