2005 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9L Diesel · RJ55 FRD
2005 Volkswagen Sharan (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 214,729 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 FRD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2023
- 214,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 FRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (RJ55 FRD) between September 2008 and September 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RJ55 FRD Mileage History
- 25/09/200831,267 mi
- 26/09/200940,845 mi+9,578 mi
- 16/09/201050,931 mi+10,086 mi
- 20/09/201159,154 mi+8,223 mi
- 21/09/201159,155 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/201271,884 mi+12,729 mi
- 20/09/201271,884 mi
- 09/09/201387,089 mi+15,205 mi
- 10/09/201387,104 mi+15 mi
- 23/09/201446,403 mi-40,701 mi
- 24/09/2014105,419 mi+59,016 mi
- 28/09/2015122,623 mi+17,204 mi
- 01/10/2015122,623 mi
- 19/09/2016138,609 mi+15,986 mi
- 18/09/2017153,402 mi+14,793 mi
- 25/09/2018169,483 mi+16,081 mi
- 26/09/2018169,488 mi+5 mi
- 13/09/2019183,444 mi+13,956 mi
- 19/09/2020193,084 mi+9,640 mi
- 18/09/2021198,561 mi+5,477 mi
- 10/09/2022205,856 mi+7,295 mi
- 10/09/2022205,856 mi
- 02/09/2023214,729 mi+8,873 mi
Average of roughly 12,285 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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