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AK09 KGE

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,606 mi
Last recorded128,606 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 128,606 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,689 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 122,986 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 122,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment end locking nut not held against the track rod end insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 119,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 119,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 60 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 114,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,322 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 113,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mid mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,113 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front play at strut top mounting

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 100,100 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 89,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,669 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2016 78,668 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 41,255 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,487 miles

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

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 KGE is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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