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AE56 WMA

2006 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,918 mi
Last recorded148,918 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Sharan106,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 148,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 138,911 miles

2/ n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge and slight uneven tread wear

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 131,367 miles

1. Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

2. Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 191,883 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 191,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jan 2015 190,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 165,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 165,033 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 142,303 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 Jan 2013 142,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2012 113,985 miles

BABY SEATS FITTED TO REAR SEATS CANNOT CHECK SEAST BELTS

THIS VEHICAL IS L H DRIVE AND HAS HEAD LAMP BEAM DEFLECTORS FITTED

Fail 20 Jan 2012 113,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2010 88,156 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 88,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre worn slightly eneven on inner edge.

unable to test rear seats as were removed at time of test

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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AE56 WMA is a 2006 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 106,508 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 AE56 WMA, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE56 WMA registered?

AE56 WMA is a 2006 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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