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AB08 FYW

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,000 mi
Last recorded128,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 128,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 128,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 121,338 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 121,338 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 112,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 106,059 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 106,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 105,439 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 99,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering rack oil mist

Fail 22 May 2019 99,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

steering rack oil mist

Pass 29 May 2018 93,933 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 93,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 85,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 85,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 76,545 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)

Fail 27 May 2016 76,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 65,017 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 65,017 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 59,836 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 59,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 52,890 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,995 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 43,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2011 32,611 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 FYW 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 58.3%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

AB08 FYW is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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