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AC08 XRR

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 97,639 miles

Engine undertray slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 197,639 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt missing wrong seat fitted (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Engine undertray slightly loose

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 172,735 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 172,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 127,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,072 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 103,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective nearside and mid seats fitted wrong way round (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,194 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft inner gaitor is split

Nearside Rear seat is used for built in child seat. no adult use

Fail 6 Mar 2017 66,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front driveshaft inner gaitor is split

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,596 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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AC08 XRR is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AC08 XRR, 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 AC08 XRR registered?

AC08 XRR is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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