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AF04 YLX

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,540 mi
Last recorded141,540 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 141,540 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 141,539 miles

Emissions not tested excissve black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

excssive engine oil leak

Pass 24 May 2021 133,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 133,276 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 133,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 131,633 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 128,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 126,322 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,545 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 110,546 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 110,542 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 65,823 miles

front brake disc's lipped & corrode up quite alot !!!

front windscreen nearside cracked with in 40mm !!!

nearside & offside front suspension top mounting quite alot play !!!

nearside front tyre just above 1.6mm tread depth & worn inner tread edge's !!!

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & wall perished up ???

offside front tyre outer wall cracked & splitting !!!

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!

Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,379 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,249 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & small cut tread corner.

offside rear shock absorber started to leak.

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 YLX 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 77.8%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

AF04 YLX is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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