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BV486KF

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,477 mi
Last recorded216,477 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV486KF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 216,477 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 216,357 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn bold on outer edge

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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BV486KF is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BV486KF, 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 BV486KF registered?

BV486KF is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is BV486KF safe to buy?

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