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BX51 YKJ

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,703 mi
Last recorded180,703 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 180,703 miles

NSR BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING

NSR OUTER SILL AREA WEAK - ADVISE REPAIR

NSR TYRE: VALVE STEM DETERIORATED

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR OUTER SILL AREA WEAK - ADVISE REPAIR

OSR TYRE: VALVE STEM DETERIORATED

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 180,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

NSR BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING

NSR OUTER SILL AREA WEAK - ADVISE REPAIR

NSR TYRE: VALVE STEM DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR OUTER SILL AREA WEAK - ADVISE REPAIR

OSR TYRE: VALVE STEM DETERIORATED

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 180,703 miles

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

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

emits smoke /vapour from exhaust

Fail 26 Oct 2016 180,703 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

emits smoke /vapour from exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2015 177,499 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 177,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 167,261 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 167,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 159,354 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 159,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 149,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 149,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 140,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 May 2011 140,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2010 128,033 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 128,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 117,653 miles

evidence of contact between brake flex hose and pad low waring wire. O/S/F

Fail 9 Jun 2009 117,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

evidence of contact between brake flex hose and pad low waring wire. O/S/F

Pass 11 Jun 2008 107,582 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 102,860 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 102,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 76,455 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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BX51 YKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BX51 YKJ, 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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BX51 YKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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