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AK09 EWG

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,003 mi
Last recorded117,003 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 117,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 110,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 97,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 92,005 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 84,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 80,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,900 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 50,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 44,909 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,780 miles

front tyres bald on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EWG is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

AK09 EWG is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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