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AP51 AHF

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,010 mi
Last recorded174,010 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 174,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 159,840 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 150,915 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2014 140,953 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

drivers seat base loose

Fail 19 Sep 2014 140,953 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

drivers seat base loose

Pass 13 Sep 2013 129,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 129,762 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 117,059 miles

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 117,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,021 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 106,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,399 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 102,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 96,579 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wipers will need to be changed soon.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 90,307 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 84,347 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 84,347 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 77,216 miles

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

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

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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AP51 AHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP51 AHF, 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 AP51 AHF registered?

AP51 AHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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