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BD51 AVV

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,016 mi
Last recorded174,016 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 AVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 174,016 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f sill corroded+weak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 148,008 miles

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

play in n/s/f shock top

Fail 22 Oct 2011 148,008 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

play in n/s/f shock top

Pass 9 Dec 2010 143,579 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 143,579 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 133,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 133,631 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 123,575 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 110,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 110,965 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 102,273 miles

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

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

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

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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BD51 AVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD51 AVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD51 AVV registered?

BD51 AVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is BD51 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 AVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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