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AE51 YXP

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,243 mi
Last recorded67,243 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 67,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil/Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 48,589 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,316 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ALL TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITTING

FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER CV JOINTS HAVE WEAR

WIPERS POOR

Fail 6 Jun 2019 41,314 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested DUE TO FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ALL TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITTING

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER CV JOINTS HAVE WEAR

WIPERS POOR

Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,240 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 41,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,193 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,905 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,988 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 34,988 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,559 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,734 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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AE51 YXP is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 103,283 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 AE51 YXP, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 YXP registered?

AE51 YXP is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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