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AD59 LVU

2010 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

265,077 mi
Last recorded265,077 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Sharan97,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 LVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 265,077 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 265,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 262,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mount (Sill holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Bracket loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Bracket loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sill corroded, but not affecting structure

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sill corroded, but not affecting structure

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 255,873 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 246,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 228,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 228,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 224,360 miles

Offside Front Lower lower arm play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 224,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower lower arm play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 217,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 215,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 208,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2018 176,163 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 139,862 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 139,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,290 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underfloor and engine covers obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,380 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 54,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,654 miles

n/s/r tyre cuts

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,208 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)

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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AD59 LVU is a 2010 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 97,013 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 AD59 LVU, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD59 LVU is a 2010 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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