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AD05 AEF

2005 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,117 mi
Last recorded92,117 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Sharan102,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,117 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOPS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,117 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOPS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,607 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOPS

Fail 18 Jan 2013 78,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOPS

Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,538 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 6 Aug 2010 53,085 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,100 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,175 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 36,175 miles

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

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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AD05 AEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 102,609 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 AD05 AEF, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD05 AEF registered?

AD05 AEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is AD05 AEF safe to buy?

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