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AC08 XSV

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

257,310 mi
Last recorded257,310 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 257,310 miles

nearside front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) offside front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 257,310 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) offside front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 241,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 241,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 228,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 212,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 196,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 196,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 179,328 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 179,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 163,135 miles

both front track rod ends slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2014 163,135 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front track rod ends slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2013 143,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 130,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 127,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,514 miles

N/S/F has a slight cut on the inner edge not deep enough to see the coreds or ply

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

unable to see if centre stop light is connected centre stop light not working

Fail 6 Jan 2012 90,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,696 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,733 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 XSV is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AC08 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

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

Is AC08 XSV safe to buy?

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