MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
358,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened middle row (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear tyres low inner edge and also have various small cuts
Front Fuel system component insecure filter in its housing (7.2.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed middle row of seats (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
cover missing from n/s/f seat belt stalk
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Slight play @ both steering arm
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight play @ both steering arm
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight play @ both steering arm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leaking @ turbo oil pipe to engine
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leaking @ turbo oil pipe to engine
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?
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AB08 KAU is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 KAU, 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 KAU is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 June 2008.
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