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AF54 KTN

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,642 mi
Last recorded44,642 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,642 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 434,448 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 43,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2011 162,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 137,990 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nsf osf wipers slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2010 134,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,404 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 111,666 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 111,659 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2008 89,933 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 78,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 69,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,446 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 69,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear seats incorrectly fitted not allowing seatbelts to be used correctly

Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 22,168 miles

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

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

front badge missing/grill damaged

rear b rake pads are about 3/4 worn

Fail 5 Sep 2005 22,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

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

front badge missing/grill damaged

rear brake pads are about 3/4 worn

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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AF54 KTN is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,826 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 AF54 KTN, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF54 KTN registered?

AF54 KTN is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AF54 KTN safe to buy?

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