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AC08 XTA

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,980 mi
Last recorded192,980 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 192,980 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre wearing on both edges & perishing

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 187,547 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 173,300 miles

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

rear tyres worn low and starting to perish

Fail 2 Jan 2019 173,295 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

rear tyres worn low and starting to perish

Pass 17 Jan 2018 153,773 miles

nsf + osf top shock / stute mounts have slite play

rear roll bushes have slite play

Pass 4 Jan 2017 133,006 miles

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

o/s drive shaft in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,816 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 94,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 94,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2014 78,422 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,415 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,477 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,659 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 XTA is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

AC08 XTA is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AC08 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XTA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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