MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?
Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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