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AK09 EXF

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,120 mi
Last recorded85,120 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 85,120 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 82,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,406 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 76,843 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,497 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,274 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,771 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Black casing broken (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 50,771 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Black casing broken (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,483 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 25,915 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 EXF is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

AK09 EXF is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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