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AD51 SWU

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,606 mi
Last recorded102,606 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,606 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 102,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,261 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s/f and o/s/f (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light on

front brake discs inner surface corroded

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 93,985 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 93,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,643 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

dent o/s outer sill panel

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

Fail 6 Sep 2013 85,643 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses cracking

dent o/s outer sill panel

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,750 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

damage to o/s sill panel

Fail 31 Aug 2012 78,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

damage to o/s sill panel

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,825 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both front brake discs corroded

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 215/55/16wr

Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,825 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front brake hoses cracking

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 215/55/16wr

Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/f mirror loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,041 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 62,041 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,381 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,735 miles

accident damage to o/s sill

mil light on

o/s front tyre 2_2.5mm †n/s 2.5mm †o/s rear 3mm †n/s rear 2mm worn on inner edge

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 SWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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