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AD04 KWU

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,561 mi
Last recorded137,561 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 137,561 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

oil leak

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2017 137,561 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 116,554 miles

All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded underneath

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

both sides sills corroded underneath

Fail 15 Aug 2016 116,554 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded underneath

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

both sides sills corroded underneath

Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 283,338 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 283,338 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 263,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 233,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 195,780 miles

front disc have a wear lip

Fail 26 Sep 2011 195,778 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc have a wear lip

Pass 5 Oct 2010 155,228 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 155,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 141,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 116,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 116,559 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 106,909 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 106,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,052 miles

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 24 Apr 2008 59,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn close to legal limit on inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,912 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn close to legal limit on inside edges

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,346 miles

slight lift in nearside front top suspension mounting †offside front side repeater dim

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,777 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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AD04 KWU is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,826 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 AD04 KWU, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD04 KWU registered?

AD04 KWU is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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