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AF51 CEN

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,602 mi
Last recorded120,602 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 CEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,602 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades split

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,090 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2011 100,074 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 92,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,665 miles

all brake discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 83,638 miles

o/s/f top struct mount slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,605 miles

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

slight play top strut mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,283 miles

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,030 miles

1 advisory at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2006 56,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 44,378 miles

slight play both top strut mounts

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 CEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AF51 CEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 CEN registered?

AF51 CEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is AF51 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 CEN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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