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AF04 YRU

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,116 mi
Last recorded175,116 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 175,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 163,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S - Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S + O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 154,619 miles

Front N/S + O/S Tyres Wearing On Inner Tread

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 137,666 miles

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 137,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,946 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres slight worn outer tread edges.

offside front inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 113,722 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 113,722 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 105,043 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 105,043 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,217 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,217 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,821 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 85,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,242 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,242 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,841 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,496 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 YRU is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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