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AK09 HZL

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,596 mi
Last recorded221,596 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 HZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 221,596 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 221,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 192,826 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 192,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 154,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,071 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 122,071 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,822 miles

engine cover an under tray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 120,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine cover an under tray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2014 100,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,846 miles

front brake discs & pads are worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,901 miles

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

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 HZL is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

AK09 HZL is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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