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AK09 EUC

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

238,341 mi
Last recorded238,341 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 238,341 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 238,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 215,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

service light on

Fail 20 Sep 2018 214,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

service light on

Pass 19 Sep 2017 191,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 167,454 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Tow bar ball missing.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 167,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Tow bar ball missing.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 133,726 miles

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

engine oil leak ( c.o.c item)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 132,542 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak ( c.o.c item)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,975 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 71,975 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,868 miles

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

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 EUC is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK09 EUC, 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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AK09 EUC is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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