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AF51 KNJ

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,151 mi
Last recorded176,151 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 KNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 176,151 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 157,983 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 157,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 148,009 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 148,009 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 133,337 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 133,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 121,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 108,798 miles

offside and nearside rear seat belt not checked fully rear seats missing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 108,798 miles

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

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)

offside and nearside rear seat belt not checked fully rear seats missing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,067 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as seat have been removed.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 97,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

unable to check rear seat belts as seat have been removed.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 88,235 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,013 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,782 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,782 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 KNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF51 KNJ, 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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What year was AF51 KNJ registered?

AF51 KNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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