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AK09 EWA

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

202,015 mi
Last recorded202,015 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 EWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 202,015 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 183,865 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 183,851 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 165,328 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 160,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 160,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 142,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 142,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 135,795 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 135,795 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 111,636 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 111,636 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,843 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 91,843 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 79,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,541 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 76,541 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 62,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,193 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,229 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 EWA is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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