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AF04 YLZ

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,957 mi
Last recorded206,957 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 206,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 200,851 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear light lenses cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on markers and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 200,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and on markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Both rear light lenses cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on markers and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 194,545 miles

Brake pad light on

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front both front seat mechanisms worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 194,545 miles

Brake pad light on

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front both front seat mechanisms worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 194,464 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wheel speed sensor wire in contact with tyre on full lock (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front seat mechanisms worn

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure under rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 186,927 miles

Both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside front seat mechanism worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front McPherson strut upper attachment has slight play

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2018 186,918 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust system to rear has broken apart - Unable to measure emissions correctly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front brake hoses are deteriorating

Both sills have body mouldings fitted - Difficult to examine sills fully

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter is deteriorating

Nearside front tyre is on wear indicators and bald on edge

Nearside rear tyre is close to wear indicators

Offside front tyre is close to wear indicators

Offside rear tyre is close to wear indicators and bald on edge

Power steering pipe/hose into rack is insecure

Rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2017 179,044 miles

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

both front seat mechanisms worn (passenger and driver)

middle seats visual inspection only (o/s and mid seat child seats fitted)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 178,992 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both circular bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both front seat mechanisms worn (passenger and driver)

middle seats visual inspection only (o/s and mid seat child seats fitted)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 170,465 miles

Both front lower swivel ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Difficult to examine brake fluid reservoir

Free play in both front seat back rests

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside rear tyre on wear indicators

Rear anti-roll bar main bushes becoming worn

Removed various hanging objects from drivers view to the road

STRONG ADVISE - Offside front top suspension mount has free play

Spare tyre worn

Fail 28 Jul 2016 170,458 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Wiring by accelerator pedal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front lower swivel ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Difficult to examine brake fluid reservoir

Free play in both front seat back rests

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside rear tyre on wear indicators

Rear anti-roll bar main bushes becoming worn

Removed various hanging objects from drivers view to the road

STRONG ADVISE - Offside front top suspension mount has free play

Spare tyre worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 162,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 162,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 154,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 146,490 miles

O/S/R DOOR LOCK INTERMITTANTLY NOT UNLOCKING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 137,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2012 137,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 128,406 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 115,447 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 93,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,004 miles

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)

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 YLZ 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 65.2%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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