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SF04BSE
2004 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration SF04BSE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model SHARAN
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
12
Passes
10
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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155 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 241,776 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- underside and components corroding
- Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged o/s stalk plastics missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
22 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 241,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- underside and body corroding
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre seat (o/s buckle) plastics missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 241,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose 2x bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose 2x bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holes (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox join and central hanger holed (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holes (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underside and body corroding
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plastic rubbing on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 241,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear rear axle fixing plates in poor condition corrosion Dangerous
- both front wings badly corroded Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Service brake lagging in operation pedal spongy and sinking to floor (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at hanger (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 246,732 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 238,566 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak
- rear brake flexi pipes rust at ferulles
- front no plate cracked but still readable
- front brake discs worn both
- front and rear exhaust slightly rusty
- brake pad warning light on
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- both steering arm knuckles slight play
- Offside Front mirror side repeater cover missing but not showing white light
- both rear brake discs worn and pitted on inside
- Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (both) and corrosion round dust cove casings (2.7.3)
17 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 238,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front mirror side repeater cover missing but not showing white light
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (both) and corrosion round dust cove casings (2.7.3)
- both rear brake discs worn and pitted on inside
- both steering arm knuckles slight play
- front and rear exhaust slightly rusty
- front brake discs worn both
- front no plate cracked but still readable
- rear brake flexi pipes rust at ferulles
- slight oil leak
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 223,516 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Centre Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 211,568 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 198,097 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 198,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
2 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 189,365 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202630 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 189,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Outer Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 175,584 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 175,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 158,341 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 158,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 141,569 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
1 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 130,159 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 130,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 91,961 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 91,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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