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AK02 AOG

2002 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,291 mi
Last recorded166,291 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan102,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 AOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 166,291 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 165,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 165,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 165,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 164,959 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 153,987 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 153,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 153,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Inner 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))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play LOCK NUT LOOSE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 153,152 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 151,280 miles

Coolant leak

engine light on

Pass 17 Mar 2014 134,862 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 125,607 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 125,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,824 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 109,824 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,165 miles

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

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

rear seats not fitted unable to inspect seat belts

Fail 7 Mar 2011 95,165 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear seats not fitted unable to inspect seat belts

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 88,955 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 73,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 62,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,030 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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AK02 AOG 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 65.2%.

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 AK02 AOG, 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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AK02 AOG is a 2002 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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