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AD04 LDJ

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,806 mi
Last recorded146,806 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 146,806 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns outer cv boot clip loose . osf door handle stiff but works at time off test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 146,806 miles

ns outer cv boot clip loose . osf door handle stiff but works at time off test

Pass 3 Dec 2012 143,034 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 143,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 128,247 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)

osf anti roll bar linkage ball joint boot missing no play

Pass 6 May 2011 112,162 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 112,162 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre bald on/edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 104,522 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 104,089 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 May 2010 87,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,620 miles

o/s/f drive shaft inner boot split leaking grease.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 72,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f drive shaft inner boot split leaking grease.

Pass 8 May 2009 54,093 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 54,093 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,773 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)

n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage and cuts

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 LDJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDJ, 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 LDJ registered?

AD04 LDJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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