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AD51 SWK

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,501 mi
Last recorded177,501 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 SWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 177,501 miles

noise from steering system

onset of corrosion o/s/f &n/s/f jacking points

Fail 18 Dec 2017 177,501 miles

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

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

noise from steering system

onset of corrosion o/s/f &n/s/f jacking points

Pass 1 Dec 2016 166,731 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front lower arm rubber bushes slight perish (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel pipes on suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

full engine covers

Fail 1 Dec 2016 166,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front lower arm rubber bushes slight perish (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement park brake lever (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel pipes on suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

full engine covers

Pass 14 Dec 2015 157,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 157,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 146,528 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 146,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 118,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 112,940 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 112,527 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs inner surfaces badly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,104 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 102,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,630 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 89,630 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,842 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 74,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

screw in off side front tyre. brake pad wear light on. engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,963 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 36,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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AD51 SWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AD51 SWK, 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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AD51 SWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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