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AV51 HHF

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

226,255 mi
Last recorded226,255 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 226,255 miles

rear brake discs deteriorated

the front chassis legs are corroded

the n/s drive shaft is starting to wear and the inner cv boot is deteriorated

the n/s/r tyre is worn and out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2014 226,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs deteriorated

the front chassis legs are corroded

the n/s drive shaft is starting to wear and the inner cv boot is deteriorated

the n/s/r tyre is worn and out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 210,327 miles

osf head lamp mount broken

the brake pipes on the front calipers are very corroded

the front chassis legs, inner sills and inner wings are corroded

the front tyres are worn on the inner edges

the o/s/r brake caliper is damp

Fail 5 Dec 2013 210,288 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

the brake pipes on the front calipers are very corroded

the front chassis legs, inner sills and inner wings are corroded

the front tyres are worn on the inner edges

the o/s/r brake caliper is damp

Pass 25 Oct 2012 191,206 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2012 191,206 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 174,844 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 174,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 161,111 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 161,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 142,419 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 142,417 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 125,813 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 106,882 miles

2nd row of rear seats stowed.Offside rear sidelight dim.

Backing on rear plate starting to peel.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 91,568 miles

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

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 HHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AV51 HHF, 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 HHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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