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AK09 KWH

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,865 mi
Last recorded64,865 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 64,865 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, and others suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2025 64,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, and others suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 64,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 64,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened uplift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened uplift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

off side inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 64,258 miles

Emissions unable to be completed thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened uplift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened uplift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

off side inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 63,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2023 63,786 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 63,385 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

both inner sills corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 63,385 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres mishaped

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,095 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 62,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,629 miles

Rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 16 Apr 2018 59,552 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 59,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,035 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,559 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,510 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 18,450 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 KWH is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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