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AF04 YLN

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,620 mi
Last recorded163,620 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 163,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 163,620 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working not bulb headlamp needs to come out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 152,995 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes quite corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 152,995 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes quite corroded.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 141,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 128,298 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 120,100 miles

OSF seatbelt webbing frayed.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 120,100 miles

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

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

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

OSF seatbelt webbing frayed.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,277 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 97,957 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,974 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,902 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 YLN is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLN, 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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What year was AF04 YLN registered?

AF04 YLN is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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