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AD05 NHJ

2005 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,102 mi
Last recorded174,102 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Sharan102,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 174,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mount deteriorating / play

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

brake pad warning light illuminated

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 160,149 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust holed at rear

movement in front top shock absorber mountings

sill cover and undershields fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 27 Jun 2016 159,909 miles

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

movement in front top shock absorber mountings

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust holed at rear

sill cover and undershields fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 142,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test - seat belt not tested

offside front anti roll bar link gaiter deterioring

offside rear parking brake lever on cliper not always returning too stop

small hole in rear exhaust section

unable to fully inspect middle centre seat belts as child seat fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 142,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test - seat belt not tested

offside front anti roll bar link gaiter deterioring

offside rear parking brake lever on cliper not always returning too stop

small hole in rear exhaust section

unable to fully inspect middle centre seat belts as child seat fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2014 122,112 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 122,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,111 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,132 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,823 miles

slight lift o/s front shock absorber top mount

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,592 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,464 miles

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

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 NHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

AD05 NHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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