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AX51 EOR

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,651 mi
Last recorded119,651 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 119,651 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 107,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,874 miles

aux belt heavily perished

corrosion to all coil springs and cat section of exhaust

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes

main a/c pipe sheared

slight damage to both front brake flexible hoses

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 6 Dec 2012 93,874 miles

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

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

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

aux belt heavily perished

corrosion to all coil springs and cat section of exhaust

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes

main a/c pipe sheared

slight damage to both front brake flexible hoses

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn(lipped)

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f caliper brake pipe corroded

play in front top suspension mountings

rear brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 72,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs worn

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

wet at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2010 72,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs worn

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

wet at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,799 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 62,794 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2008 47,650 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 47,650 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 41,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 35,007 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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AX51 EOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX51 EOR, 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 AX51 EOR registered?

AX51 EOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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