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AC08 YMF

2008 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,935 mi
Last recorded177,935 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan108,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 177,935 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 177,935 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 152,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 152,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 136,499 miles

REAR SEATS NOT IN USE

Fail 5 Aug 2021 136,499 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive CALIPER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS NOT IN USE

Pass 13 Jul 2020 122,079 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 117,081 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,497 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,069 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak

Centre exhaust and Catalic Convertor are corroded

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

N/S Rear Tyre has cracks between the treads

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 80,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak

Centre exhaust and Catalic Convertor are corroded

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

N/S Rear Tyre has cracks between the treads

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,153 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,793 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,794 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,180 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 YMF is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 108,965 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YMF, 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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AC08 YMF is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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