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AB08 AYP

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,622 mi
Last recorded191,622 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 191,622 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 191,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (sill covers need to be removed suspect more of the sill is corroded ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (sill covers need to be removed suspect more of the sill is corroded ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 181,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 181,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 155,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 130,017 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 129,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

reverse lights inop (taxi failure)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,086 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 101,024 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

smoking signs not fitted TAXI TEST FAIL

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,643 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 91,643 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing rear rear seat (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s very rusty and not working across full area (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,964 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,402 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

child seats fitted to rear restricting full inspection of adult seat belts.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

child seats fitted to rear restricting full inspection of adult seat belts.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,967 miles

child seats fitted to nearside rear and centre restricting full inspection of adult seat belts.

front brake discs wearing and corroding.

rear tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 56,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,873 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,029 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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AB08 AYP is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AB08 AYP, 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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AB08 AYP is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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