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AO51 FGZ

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,597 mi
Last recorded82,597 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 82,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 119,278 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 119,263 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 88,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 82,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,565 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 73,308 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 73,308 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 67,432 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 67,432 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,046 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 119,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 119,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 101,999 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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AO51 FGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 103,283 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 AO51 FGZ, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 FGZ registered?

AO51 FGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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