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BK51 KUS

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,119 mi
Last recorded116,119 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 116,119 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under body covered with body filler and under seal

Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,259 miles

both rear wheel arch corroded

corrsion under car

n/s inner sill damaged

o/s/f wishbone rear bush detarioted

rear both brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2016 108,259 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

both rear wheel arch corroded

corrsion under car

n/s inner sill damaged

o/s/f wishbone rear bush detarioted

rear both brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 98,261 miles

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

rear both brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2014 98,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear both brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Dec 2013 88,132 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 87,768 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 3,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 84,044 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,029 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,055 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,143 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)

o/s steering arm has slight play at its fixing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 84,287 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 84,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 131,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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BK51 KUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK51 KUS, 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 BK51 KUS registered?

BK51 KUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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