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ExpiredMileage
191,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))
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))
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))
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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
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)
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
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
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.
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.
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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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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