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AF54 KTL

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,000 mi
Last recorded139,000 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 139,000 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 139,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,009 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 132,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,009 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 126,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,371 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 109,006 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 206,210 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 206,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 187,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 187,554 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 171,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 158,442 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 139,771 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 139,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 118,876 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 118,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,951 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 99,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 inner gaitor leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2008 77,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside inner gaitor leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 31,608 miles

near side door mirror slightly cracked

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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AF54 KTL is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AF54 KTL, 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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AF54 KTL is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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