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AK09 ENU

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

262,877 mi
Last recorded262,877 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ENU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 262,877 miles

Front upper top shock absorber mounts appear to have movement .Not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 11 May 2018 253,433 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 244,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2017 232,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 221,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 207,015 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 194,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 178,904 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 164,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 146,418 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 146,418 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 31,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2013 116,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,641 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 87,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake hoses are slightly twisted.

nearside rear tyre has minor cut to sidewall

offside front tyre has minor cuts to sidewall

Pass 9 May 2012 87,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake hoses are slightly twisted.

nearside rear tyre has minor cut to sidewall

offside front tyre has minor cuts to sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,085 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,085 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,889 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 51,889 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 9,914 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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AK09 ENU is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 99,106 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 AK09 ENU, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK09 ENU registered?

AK09 ENU is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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