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AB08 TEY

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,242 mi
Last recorded110,242 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 110,242 miles

All suspension comp sub frame and axel and sills undersealed

Exhaust system and back box skin corrosion deteriorated

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 110,242 miles

All suspension comp sub frame and axel and sills undersealed

Exhaust system and back box skin corrosion deteriorated

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s front shock insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower ball joint retaining bolt not fully seated (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability broken bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front strut upper mounts have slight lift

n/s lower ball joint retaining bolt looks like it has been put in with foam advise further investigation.

Pass 13 Nov 2023 97,703 miles

Multiple Exhaust U Clamps Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorber Top Mount Has Slight Wear/Movement

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Worn Bald. (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Worn Bald. (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple Areas Of Chassis Tub Corroded But Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 89,977 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 89,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,329 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 83,317 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,215 miles

Rear rear seats removed for load carrying .

Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,545 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,455 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 58,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,219 miles

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 54,212 miles

Emissions not tested Rear exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,901 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 48,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,242 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 43,235 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 22,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2010 16,637 miles

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

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 TEY is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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