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AF51 BUO

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

149,293 mi
Last recorded149,293 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 149,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 149,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 149,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 144,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Park brake only just meets requirements

suspension and structure has signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2021 144,767 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Park brake only just meets requirements

suspension and structure has signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2020 142,927 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 142,927 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 9 Apr 2019 125,745 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 3 Apr 2019 125,581 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,007 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the nearside and offside chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front and rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both upper and lower (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

engine warning light on

Fail 22 Mar 2018 116,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the nearside and offside chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front and rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both upper and lower (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,999 miles

Front wiper blades split

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 106,999 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front wiper blades split

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,274 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,410 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 87,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,831 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 7 Jan 2013 70,791 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,915 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

six seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,915 miles

six seats fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,294 miles

n/s front tyre worn to limit

o/s front tyre low on limit

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,702 miles

n/s rear/rear seat not fitted at time of test

slight fluctuation o/s front brake

Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,202 miles

6 seats fitted at time of test

o/s rear tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,821 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres low on limit

Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,782 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 42,782 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine oil on minimum

N/s/r seat not fitted at time of test therefore seatbelt not fully tested

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2005 37,124 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight leak n/s/r shock absorber

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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AF51 BUO is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 AF51 BUO, 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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AF51 BUO is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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