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AB08 TCK

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

202,485 mi
Last recorded202,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 202,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2023 202,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2022 194,199 miles

o/s front window inop

o/s n/s front discs on inside edges corroded and worn

Fail 27 Jun 2022 194,162 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s front window inop

o/s n/s front discs on inside edges corroded and worn

Pass 26 Jul 2021 180,106 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 179,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 163,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 161,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 161,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 157,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 152,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 146,552 miles

Front both tyre inner edges worn

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)

Offside Front steering arm worn

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,302 miles

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 1 Mar 2016 130,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,539 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)

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

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded!

slight movement in both steering arms!

Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,458 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 107,539 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded!

slight movement in both steering arms!

Fail 3 Mar 2015 17,456 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,449 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 79,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,175 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 47,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 18 Mar 2011 45,999 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,998 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,799 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,108 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,516 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 TCK is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 TCK, 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 TCK is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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