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AB08 TCU

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,808 mi
Last recorded214,808 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 214,808 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 214,808 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak missing box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 185,524 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 185,524 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 155,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 137,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 135,892 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 135,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central seatbelt housing damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2012 66,907 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 TCU is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

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

Is AB08 TCU safe to buy?

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