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AF02 XNW

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,966 mi
Last recorded162,966 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 XNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 162,966 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 150,773 miles

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 140,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 135,801 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 133,174 miles

back box blowing slightly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 114,584 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 98,425 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 98,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,938 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2009 89,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,053 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 63,624 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,353 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 XNW is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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