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Volkswagen Sharan

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LF08 LBAMOT history

LF08 LBA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Sharan first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,026 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF08 LBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Sharan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF08 LBA was last recorded at 124,026 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,017 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,026 miles
  • 2025 – 120,027 miles
  • 2024 – 116,610 miles
  • 2023 – 108,114 miles
  • 2022 – 101,256 miles
  • 2021 – 95,047 miles
  • 2020 – 85,681 miles
  • 2019 – 78,811 miles
  • 2018 – 73,425 miles
  • 2017 – 70,392 miles
  • 2016 – 61,563 miles
  • 2015 – 55,798 miles
  • 2014 – 43,752 miles
  • 2013 – 41,004 miles
  • 2012 – 37,025 miles
  • 2011 – 32,339 miles
  • 2010 – 27,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,026 miles
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,026 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,026 miles
    Test number
    899795240896
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,017 miles (+3,990)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,017 miles
    Test number
    259169217673
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,027 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,027 miles
    Test number
    484741961936
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front top shocker top mount play
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn

  4. Fail120,027 miles (+3,417)2 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,027 miles
    Test number
    753707081536
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front top shocker top mount play
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn

  5. Pass116,610 miles (+8,496)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,610 miles
    Test number
    514870201192
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,114 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,114 miles
    Test number
    807157539711
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,114 miles (+6,858)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,114 miles
    Test number
    925295244952
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,256 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,256 miles
    Test number
    686036118601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,047 miles (+9,366)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,047 miles
    Test number
    428879264477
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,681 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,681 miles
    Test number
    343433417943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,655 miles (+5,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    503096866283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,811 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,811 miles
    Test number
    306778682353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  13. Fail78,811 miles (+5,386)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,811 miles
    Test number
    563899621881
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  14. Pass73,425 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,425 miles
    Test number
    580730041703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail73,355 miles (+2,963)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    283227045517
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass70,392 miles (+8,829)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,392 miles
    Test number
    139384101543
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit totally bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs,some wear ridges forming
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit going smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens ,some damage
    • AdvisoryCoolant warning light on
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat back/forth lever a little stiff in operation,has to be manually operated to lock seat position

  17. Pass61,563 miles (+5,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,563 miles
    Test number
    776723302771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear seats not fitted

  18. Pass55,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,798 miles
    Test number
    278501035472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,798 miles (+12,046)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,798 miles
    Test number
    498161835119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass43,752 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,752 miles
    Test number
    876259324125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,004 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    117649543233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,995 miles (+3,970)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,995 miles
    Test number
    367228543240
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,025 miles (+4,686)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,025 miles
    Test number
    206741242259
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass32,339 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,339 miles
    Test number
    318754831420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail32,339 miles (+4,919)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,339 miles
    Test number
    938534431200
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass27,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,420 miles
    Test number
    154409370238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LF08 LBA

Does LF08 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF08 LBA is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF08 LBA?
The MOT on LF08 LBA is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF08 LBA done?
LF08 LBA was recorded at 124,026 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,249 miles a year.
Has LF08 LBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF08 LBA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LF08 LBA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LF08 LBA find?
LF08 LBA passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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