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AB08 WJN

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,228 mi
Last recorded110,228 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 110,228 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 110,228 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2024 103,504 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,609 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,416 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 83,804 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 83,804 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2020 78,370 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 78,370 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,905 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,105 miles

offside front and centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing not effecting operation.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 62,105 miles

Offside 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)

offside front and centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing not effecting operation.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,022 miles

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)

engine undertray fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 60,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,039 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front and centre middle seat belt buckle casing missing.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,753 miles

offside front and centre middle seat belt buckle casing missing.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,541 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,541 miles

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

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 WJN is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver 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 WJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 WJN registered?

AB08 WJN is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is AB08 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 WJN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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