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AK09 EVW

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,188 mi
Last recorded144,188 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 144,188 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 144,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 136,441 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Fail 26 Sep 2017 136,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) insecure not fitted correctly (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Pass 4 Mar 2017 128,635 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 128,573 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front inner tie rod play

Fail 2 Mar 2017 128,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front inner tie rod play

Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,013 miles

both front brake discs getting worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 111,718 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 111,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 90,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,783 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,113 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,710 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 82,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,681 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,129 miles

off side rear lamp broken

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,148 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 45,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,377 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

objects hanging from rear view mirror

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,438 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,939 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,354 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 EVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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