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AK09 KWG

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,605 mi
Last recorded158,605 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 158,605 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 158,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 153,427 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 145,237 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 145,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 135,318 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,328 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 127,195 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,283 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 117,212 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,446 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,683 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,999 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,439 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 35,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 122,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,694 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,308 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 KWG is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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