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AF04 YHT

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,529 mi
Last recorded174,529 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 YHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 174,529 miles

Drivers mirror slightly damaged not seriously affecting rear view.

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 174,529 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Drivers mirror slightly damaged not seriously affecting rear view.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2010 141,590 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 141,590 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 138,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 138,119 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 117,872 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 117,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 98,083 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 94,228 miles

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 69,853 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,138 miles

N/S INNER C/V GAITER SPLIT; †

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 61,138 miles

N/S INNER C/V GAITER SPLIT; †

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,072 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 54,024 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,068 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 29,996 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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AF04 YHT is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF04 YHT, 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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AF04 YHT is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 21 March 2004.

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