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AF51 NPJ

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,930 mi
Last recorded134,930 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 134,930 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 134,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front discs rusty and lipped.

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 117,056 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 117,056 miles

Inner Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 280,814 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 280,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 245,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 245,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 221,404 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 221,266 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 168,224 miles

Brake pads warning light on

Front discs worn

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 168,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pads warning light on

Engine management light on

Front discs worn

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 144,850 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 144,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 124,112 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 124,112 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2006 101,480 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2005 81,665 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 NPJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 NPJ, 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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AF51 NPJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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