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AF52 XHW

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,398 mi
Last recorded116,398 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2019 116,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 106,479 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,186 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 95,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,533 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 91,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,504 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 81,504 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,874 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 75,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,948 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 69,948 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,883 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,223 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 54,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,125 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 46,125 miles

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

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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AF52 XHW is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AF52 XHW, 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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AF52 XHW is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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