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AB08 SVF

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

318,402 mi
Last recorded318,402 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 SVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 318,402 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 314,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 313,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 290,817 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 268,213 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 268,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Two locations (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All four bushes (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres worn on inner edges

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 246,671 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 246,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 224,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 224,903 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 200,816 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 177,198 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 177,198 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2014 151,470 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 129,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 104,770 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,526 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,521 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 53,384 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,121 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 18,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,270 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 SVF is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

AB08 SVF is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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