MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front D Bush Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All Underbody, Axles And Suspension Corroded - Covered With Underseal
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front D Bush Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front DropLink Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both Sills Damaged & Corroded But Covered With Underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust Corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side Mirror Cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear Wiper Blade Missing
Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Rear Brake Lights Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
All Underbody, Axles And Suspension Corroded - Covered With Underseal
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front D Bush Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front DropLink Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both Sills Damaged & Corroded But Covered With Underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust Corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side Mirror Cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear Wiper Blade Missing
Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Rear Brake Lights Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Direction indicator not working front AND REAR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine/turbo? ()
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine/turbo? ()
Hazard lights not working!
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
oil leak
slight cracking and play in both front wishbones back bushes
slight play in both front strut tops
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired hub (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
oil leak
slight cracking and play in both front wishbones back bushes
slight play in both front strut tops
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
cracks to n/s/f tyre
cracks to o/s/r tyre
exhaust slightly corroded
nail in o/s/r tyre
o/s/f seat has slight movement but not excessive
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
cracks to n/s/f tyre
cracks to o/s/r tyre
exhaust slightly corroded
nail in o/s/r tyre
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front Brake disc(s) worn
offside rear inner Brake pad shim insecure
front brake discs slightly worn
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AK09 EWL is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.
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 EWL, 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 EWL is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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