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AF51 BYY

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,355 mi
Last recorded89,355 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,355 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 89,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,561 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 83,561 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,115 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,949 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 73,949 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,484 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 62,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,028 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 57,028 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 50,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,596 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 45,596 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,097 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,962 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,666 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,098 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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AF51 BYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BYY, 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 BYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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