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AF52 XHX

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

101,557 mi
Last recorded101,557 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 101,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 98,089 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 98,089 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 94,032 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,693 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 92,691 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,351 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r, both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 87,349 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r, both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 87,342 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and Offside, Marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape/stepping

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 86,886 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape/stepping

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,221 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable To Check Back Rear Two Seats At Time Of Test

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 4 Nov 2020 86,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable To Check Back Rear Two Seats At Time Of Test

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2019 85,543 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 84,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 83,219 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 83,219 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,792 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 81,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 80,443 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 80,443 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 75,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 75,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,058 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 52,111 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 44,749 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,159 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 39,159 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,014 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,779 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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AF52 XHX is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AF52 XHX, 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 AF52 XHX registered?

AF52 XHX is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is AF52 XHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 XHX shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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