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AD04 TWL

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,947 mi
Last recorded74,947 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 TWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,947 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 74,947 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,531 miles

Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 66,841 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 66,840 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all tyre worn on edges

front wipers smering

Fail 6 Apr 2013 64,484 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,484 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 60,292 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wing mirror broken.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 60,292 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside wing mirror broken.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,030 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,030 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Near side inner drive shaft gaier need repalcing

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Under bonnet water drains need clearing

both front discs are worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

rear plate advise

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,650 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 34,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,138 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 TWL is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWL, 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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AD04 TWL is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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