CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK09 EWL

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

219,695 mi
Last recorded219,695 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 219,695 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 217,437 miles

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 217,437 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 216,450 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 216,446 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 216,432 miles

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? ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 216,432 miles

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!

Pass 16 Nov 2016 198,260 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 198,195 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 180,343 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 180,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 167,983 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 167,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 151,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 124,342 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 124,144 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,903 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 120,903 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,019 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,652 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 84,611 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 74,920 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 74,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 50,027 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 48,571 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,927 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
Full Volkswagen Sharan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK09 EWL?

You can check the full history of AK09 EWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK09 EWL registered?

AK09 EWL is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AK09 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 EWL shows 33 tests with a 69.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK09 EWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK09 EWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.