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AF51 LFW

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,062 mi
Last recorded141,062 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 141,062 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 141,062 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,535 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,164 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,171 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,862 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,601 miles

center exhaust mount rusted

front brake discs discoloured

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,330 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,874 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 LFW is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF51 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

AF51 LFW is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is AF51 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 LFW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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