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AV51 DPX

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,245 mi
Last recorded75,245 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,974 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 60,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,431 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 46,431 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer entrance pipe (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,680 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,599 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 39,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,052 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

both front tyres slightly perished on outer edge

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,558 miles

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,897 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 29,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,486 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,699 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 20,123 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

PUNCHURE IN N/S/R TYRE

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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AV51 DPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV51 DPX, 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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AV51 DPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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