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A9 FWY

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,636 mi
Last recorded154,636 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 154,636 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 154,634 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 154,290 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached Due to being badly corroded in the body and rear end (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear seats missing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank been hit and damaged at rear not leaking or lose

Oil leaks

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of car corroded

Wheels are badly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 140,562 miles

No seats fitted in rear of car

Both front struts top mounts worn

Both outer sills corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

underside corroded and all components

Fail 4 Dec 2017 140,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front struts top mounts worn

Both outer sills corroded

No seats fitted in rear of car

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

underside corroded and all components

Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,677 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front part of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Hand brake cables corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shockers corroded rear

Sub frames corroded

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

Underside of car corroded

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 119,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 111,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,387 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,446 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Dec 2013 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front 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 29 Nov 2012 90,987 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,940 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,029 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,301 miles

ADVISE R/H AINTI ROLL BAR LINK BOOT SPLIT

Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,743 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,836 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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A9 FWY is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 FWY, 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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A9 FWY is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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