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AB08 KAU

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

358,435 mi
Last recorded358,435 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 358,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 338,237 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 337,879 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 320,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 292,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 249,147 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 249,132 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 203,152 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 203,142 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 158,549 miles

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

Slight play @ both steering arm

Fail 22 Jan 2013 158,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 158,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 114,351 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 114,280 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,930 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,813 miles

Oil leaking @ turbo oil pipe to engine

Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leaking @ turbo oil pipe to engine

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 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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