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AK09 JHJ

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

291,623 mi
Last recorded291,623 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 JHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 291,623 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 291,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 260,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 235,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 207,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 207,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 185,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 169,190 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 149,460 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 134,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyres has cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,434 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,870 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,264 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 JHJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JHJ, 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 JHJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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