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SL08UBP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SL08UBP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model SHARAN
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 18 Mar 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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190 Total Defects Recorded
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 175,727 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side chassis at subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear 3rd row seat missing
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 175,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating off side and near side (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side chassis at subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear 3rd row seat missing
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,127 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 162,183 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
26 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 162,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
21 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,278 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
18 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 154,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair. Nearside brake cable slightly stiff and brake not locking
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
- Front Both macpherson strut top bush slight wear or free play
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,499 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,509 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,627 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,213 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Under trays fitted covering items
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Engine covers fitted covering items
- Front Suspension top mounts both have slight play
23 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension top mounts both have slight play
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Under trays fitted covering items
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Engine covers fitted covering items
- Noise from engine
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,508 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- both rear tyres starting to perish outer walls and cracking in water grooves
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area behind plastic cover (5.2.6)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- both rear tyres starting to perish outer walls and cracking in water grooves
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,990 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
7 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe after centre silencer to rear silencer snapped (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,883 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,281 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
15 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,624 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 11 Jun 20266 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,895 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202613 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,008 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202616 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,108 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,459 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,529 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2010 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,682 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SL08UBP was registered on 2008-03-31
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