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BW08 SEP

2021 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,256 mi
Last recorded75,256 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Sharan29,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 SEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,256 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 75,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 142,437 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 59,577 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 125,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 125,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 49,091 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 49,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 109,967 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 109,967 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,288 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 90,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,700 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,687 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,681 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,076 miles

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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BW08 SEP is a 2021 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 29,638 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 BW08 SEP, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW08 SEP registered?

BW08 SEP is a 2021 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 January 2021.

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