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A7 PDJ

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,802 mi
Last recorded159,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 PDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 159,802 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 159,802 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort faulty calliper or cable. (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 147,823 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 147,601 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 134,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolent leaks in engine bay & underneath

Fail 28 Jul 2015 134,306 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolent leaks in engine bay & underneath

Pass 30 Jul 2014 118,611 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 118,607 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,435 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 103,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,362 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 75,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

two rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 46,659 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,659 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,839 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 29,271 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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A7 PDJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 102,540 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 A7 PDJ, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 PDJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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