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AB56 LOU

2014 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,318 mi
Last recorded48,318 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Sharan76,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 LOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 48,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 48,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 30,081 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 30,072 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 24,691 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 24,381 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 24,376 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Hard (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 22,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 18,903 miles

front wipers split at ends

Pass 4 May 2017 15,667 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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AB56 LOU is a 2014 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 76,458 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 AB56 LOU, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB56 LOU registered?

AB56 LOU is a 2014 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 May 2014.

Is AB56 LOU safe to buy?

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