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AB08 TFN

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

311,622 mi
Last recorded311,622 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 311,622 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 296,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 287,754 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 260,237 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 245,978 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 245,978 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 213,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 187,049 miles

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

oil leak

slight black smoke is emitted from tailpipe

Pass 26 Feb 2015 161,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 133,676 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,433 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 55,306 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 55,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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 3 Jun 2011 47,144 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 TFN is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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