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AF02 XMV

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,444 mi
Last recorded147,444 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 XMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 147,444 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 129,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,412 miles

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

movement in both front strut top mounts

n/s sill damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,412 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

movement in both front strut top mounts

n/s sill damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,633 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 106,630 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,393 miles

n/s mirror damaged

n/s sill damaged

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight movement in both front strut top mounts & both front susp bushs

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,139 miles

both door mirrors damaged

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r brake slightly binding on

slight movement in both front inner susp bushs

Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,592 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 101,592 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 92,656 miles

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

movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 1 Mar 2011 92,656 miles

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

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

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

movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 2 Mar 2010 83,878 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,598 miles

o/s rear most seat not present at time of test.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,390 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 XMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XMV, 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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AF02 XMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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