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BJ51 FZL

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,640 mi
Last recorded150,640 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 FZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 150,640 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear door dented

Fail 30 Aug 2016 150,640 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear door dented

Pass 13 May 2014 145,688 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 138,124 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 138,124 miles

Offside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 129,888 miles

eml light on

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

front exhaust support bracket broken

offside rear brake pipe rusty

offsiode front suspension arm rear bush split and slight movement

rear exhaut to centre exhaust clamp missing

slight wear in both front strutt top mounts

Pass 16 Dec 2010 120,502 miles

Check Engine lamp "on"

Pass 19 Dec 2009 112,936 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 112,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Dec 2008 105,607 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,284 miles

Centre silencer support broken,and corroded away.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 92,163 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 87,221 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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BJ51 FZL is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ51 FZL, 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 BJ51 FZL registered?

BJ51 FZL is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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