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AF02 XAY

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,417 mi
Last recorded129,417 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 XAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 129,417 miles

Front play in McPherson strut top mounts

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion forming on underside/components

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,099 miles

Low engine oil level

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion in places underfloor

Fail 26 Oct 2018 124,098 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Low engine oil level

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion in places underfloor

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,238 miles

jacking damage to both front outer sills

spare wheel missing

Fail 4 Nov 2017 118,130 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

jacking damage to both front outer sills

spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 112,775 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 112,722 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/out-rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,736 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,909 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

Fail 23 Oct 2014 98,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,294 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,037 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,418 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 65,356 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,129 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 58,189 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,588 miles

catalistic convertor heatshield slightly insecure.

engine management light on.

rear registration plate showing signs of water damage.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,497 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 42,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,432 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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AF02 XAY is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF02 XAY, 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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What year was AF02 XAY registered?

AF02 XAY is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is AF02 XAY safe to buy?

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