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AD05 BXW

2005 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

154,648 mi
Last recorded154,648 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Sharan102,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 154,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 154,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 145,403 miles

CORROSION HOLES IN N/S AND O/S OUTER SILL PANELS,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

DETERIORATION OF FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 6 Jun 2018 145,403 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

DETERIORATION OF FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

CORROSION HOLES IN N/S AND O/S OUTER SILL PANELS,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 134,683 miles

0/S REAR TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL.

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE.

WEAR IN ALL REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 134,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

0/S REAR TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL.

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE.

WEAR IN ALL REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES.

Pass 26 May 2016 124,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 124,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 112,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 112,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 103,989 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 28 May 2014 103,989 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 31 May 2013 91,975 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 May 2013 91,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 May 2012 81,095 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 81,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 54,208 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 54,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BXW, 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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AD05 BXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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