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AD53 WHK

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,768 mi
Last recorded140,768 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 140,768 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole within 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe at hub leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill has a hole within 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole within 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe at hub leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill has a hole within 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe beside heat shield corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer pipe broke but still supported

Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,372 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside rears (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 132,372 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear between flexi hoses steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust defect (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside front inner wheel arches in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside rears (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,279 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 124,279 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 115,958 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear worn on inner tread,cracked and perished in tread areas (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked in tread area

Pass 2 Mar 2015 102,211 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 102,211 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 90,498 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 86,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 81,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brakes juddering

n/s inner cv boot split

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,290 miles

front brake discs starting to corode on inner edges

spare wheel loose

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,528 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,471 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 34,471 miles

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

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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AD53 WHK is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD53 WHK, 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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AD53 WHK is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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