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AC08 XRX

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,897 mi
Last recorded99,897 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily pitted and worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,106 miles

Front exhaust corroded at joint

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 93,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edge inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 93,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chass/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face outer edge both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust corroded and weak at front joint

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 91,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust corroded and weak at front joint

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,240 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,505 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rearmost ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 88,505 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rearmost ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,102 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 84,102 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,769 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,518 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 75,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,200 miles

Rear both tyre tread depths low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,736 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 55,227 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 31 May 2013 47,920 miles

WINDSCREEN REPAIRED ZONE A

Fail 15 Apr 2013 47,447 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,447 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,899 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,344 miles

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

front number plate damaged slightly

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 XRX 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 69.6%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

AC08 XRX is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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