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AD05 FNL

2005 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

264,661 mi
Last recorded264,661 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Sharan102,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 264,661 miles

Brake pads warning lamp on

Off side rear seat not fitted when tested

Rear silencer hanger not atached

Fail 27 Jul 2016 264,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose Ball joint loose on hub (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted near side rear

Rear silencer hanger not atached

Pass 28 Jul 2015 251,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 247,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 244,802 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 244,887 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)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 236,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 207,668 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low.

Offside and nearside inner driveshaft gaiters split.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside rear seat belt stalk cover broken.

Rear brake pads low and discs worn.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension top mountings.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 207,620 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low.

Offside and nearside inner driveshaft gaiters split.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside rear seat belt stalk cover broken.

Rear brake pads low and discs worn.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension top mountings.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 191,531 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Offside rear tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge.

Offside reversing lamp not working.

One rear seat belt stalk cover missing.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 191,510 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Offside rear tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge.

Offside reversing lamp not working.

One rear seat belt stalk cover missing.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 141,631 miles

Both front brake discs worn low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight damaged on N/S wing mirror

Slight play on both rear anti roll bar outer bushes

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2009 141,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs worn low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S reverse light not working

Slight damaged on N/S wing mirror

Slight play on both rear anti roll bar outer bushes

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

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 FNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FNL, 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 FNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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