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AB08 WJL

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,802 mi
Last recorded132,802 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 132,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread has cracks and nails

Offside Front tyre tread is coming away in parts

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

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 10 Apr 2015 131,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 126,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 126,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 126,150 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear tyre developing cracks

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 124,905 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 113,569 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 88,435 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 88,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,311 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,661 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,443 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 WJL 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 83.3%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

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

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