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AB08 SVN

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,057 mi
Last recorded133,057 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 103,501 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2015 199,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 199,017 miles

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 186,079 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 164,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 164,627 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 147,713 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 147,713 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 131,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 114,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,420 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 82,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,876 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 45,555 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,555 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 28,062 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,347 miles

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre cracked & worn inner edge

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,673 miles

near side front tyre worn inner edge

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 SVN is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

AB08 SVN is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is AB08 SVN safe to buy?

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