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BO51 AFZ

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

190,178 mi
Last recorded190,178 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 AFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 190,178 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Fail 14 Mar 2018 190,178 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 177,590 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 177,590 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 160,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 159,845 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calipar (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 154,695 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 154,673 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 138,313 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 121,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

front sidelights dim

left rear light damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 121,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

front sidelights dim

left rear light damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,863 miles

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

right front tyre tread worn on edge

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

sills damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2011 111,863 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

right front tyre tread worn on edge

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

sills damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,687 miles

front brake pipe corrosion

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear subframe bushes worn

right front sill damaged

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Fail 2 Jun 2010 101,779 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear subframe bushes worn

right front sill damaged

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,386 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 93,386 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 83,190 miles

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

front brake disc pads worn

Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,190 miles

front brake disc pads worn

Pass 2 May 2007 72,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edge

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 May 2007 72,998 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat

Engine under tray fitted

Front tyres worn on edge

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2006 65,792 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

left rear seat missing

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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BO51 AFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BO51 AFZ, 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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BO51 AFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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