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AD05 LAA

2005 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

259,271 mi
Last recorded259,271 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Sharan102,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 259,271 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s under doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 259,263 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s under doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box missing

Pass 5 Aug 2021 252,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 231,764 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 215,333 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2019 215,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2018 192,254 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides near calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sill and crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Feb 2017 177,966 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 156,653 miles

coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 153,859 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 153,714 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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 brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 144,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 134,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 127,005 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 127,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 120,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 112,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 112,618 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,136 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 81,685 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 81,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.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 LAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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