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AF04 YJB

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,125 mi
Last recorded168,125 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 YJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 168,125 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 168,119 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 152,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 145,966 miles

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

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

boost leak

Fail 25 Sep 2017 145,966 miles

Central Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing wrong seat fittewd (5.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt twisted (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

boost leak

Pass 22 Sep 2016 142,869 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 142,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 139,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 139,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/f+n/s/fouter riggers (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear +rear brake rusty very slightly (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 139,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Obstruction on rear seats.

Offside Front Lower Dust cover metal backing plate making contact with brake disc.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 134,905 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 134,905 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,165 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 115,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 115,337 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,885 miles

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

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)

surface corrosion on chassis/brake pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,006 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,970 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,682 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,279 miles

n/s inner cv boot split.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,981 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 44,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,043 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 YJB is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 18 April 2004.

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