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AB08 FYP

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

221,659 mi
Last recorded221,659 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 FYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 221,659 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 200,804 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 200,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 172,125 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 171,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 156,745 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))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 156,745 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting properly drags on trim (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,394 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2018 135,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 130,808 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 128,633 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 122,521 miles

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,752 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,460 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 105,074 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 99,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,785 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,385 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,499 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 72,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,411 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 71,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,298 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 FYP is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AB08 FYP, 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 AB08 FYP registered?

AB08 FYP is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is AB08 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 FYP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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