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AD05 FSA

2005 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

228,532 mi
Last recorded228,532 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Sharan102,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 228,532 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 228,532 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 214,818 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 214,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 190,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 190,085 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 190,077 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 168,147 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brakepipes covered in grease

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 168,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brakepipes covered in grease

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 147,594 miles

Nearside Front Strut top bearing has excessive play

Fail 2 Aug 2016 147,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing Inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Strut top bearing has excessive play

Pass 4 Aug 2015 131,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 131,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 118,232 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 118,232 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 104,587 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,891 miles

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

brake warning light staying on

n/s front strut top mount slight play

n/s rear brake pipe rusty

o/s and n/s rear spring lower ring broken

o/s front strut top mount has slight play

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2012 95,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake warning light staying on

n/s front strut top mount slight play

n/s rear brake pipe rusty

o/s and n/s front brake pads wearing low

o/s and n/s rear spring lower ring broken

o/s front bhrake pipe rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,895 miles

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,431 miles

slight play at o/s & n/s front strut top mountings

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 FSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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