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AA08 NYX

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,389 mi
Last recorded149,389 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 149,389 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes worn both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear reversing light out

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 149,389 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes worn both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear reversing light out

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear calipers in need of replacement due to defect

Pass 6 Mar 2017 136,012 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 136,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,678 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,251 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 54,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,587 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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AA08 NYX is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NYX, 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 NYX is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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