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AK09 EWF

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,989 mi
Last recorded167,989 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 167,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 167,946 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 160,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 158,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside and nearside top strut mounts slight lift and wear

Pass 1 Nov 2019 146,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 146,195 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 136,337 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 136,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 124,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 112,910 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,546 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,554 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,055 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,658 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,657 miles

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

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 EWF is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EWF, 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 EWF registered?

AK09 EWF is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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