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AB08 WJG

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,681 mi
Last recorded73,681 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 73,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 73,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,809 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 72,809 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,328 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,985 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,420 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle cover adrift (5.2.4a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle cover adrift (5.2.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,939 miles

Oil leak

brake pad/fluid level warning lamp on

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,551 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 49,939 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 WJG is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WJG, 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 WJG registered?

AB08 WJG is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is AB08 WJG safe to buy?

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