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AB08 WJV

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,528 mi
Last recorded154,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 154,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 143,654 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 143,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 132,073 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 132,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 115,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 102,318 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 93,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,495 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 85,495 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded outer casing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust system outer casing slightly corrored

Pass 6 Jun 2015 75,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,270 miles

Center rear middle row seat belt buckle cover broke.

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

Rear washer not working.

Suspect slight fuel leak between the pump and the filter.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 70,270 miles

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

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

Center rear middle row seat belt buckle cover broke.

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

Nearside front tyre bald on edges.

Nearside rear tyre low on inside edge.

Rear washer not working.

Suspect slight fuel leak between the pump and the filter.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,539 miles

Both front tyres bald on inside edge.

Center rear seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear hubcap missing.

Rear washer not working.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,539 miles

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)

Both front tyres bald on inside edge.

Center rear seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear hubcap missing.

Rear washer not working.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,533 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2012 58,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 53,646 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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 WJV is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

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

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