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AK09 EYW

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

253,805 mi
Last recorded253,805 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 253,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 239,133 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 239,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 234,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 234,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 227,272 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 227,272 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 210,010 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 210,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 199,565 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 199,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 191,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 181,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 169,109 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 169,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 158,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 148,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,530 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,171 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 72,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,228 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 51,299 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,597 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 40,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,638 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,420 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 EYW is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 99,106 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EYW, 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 EYW is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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