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CU51 SSE

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,422 mi
Last recorded100,422 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 SSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 100,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet catch sticking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side sprayed with protective paint

Fail 1 Feb 2023 100,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under side sprayed with protective paint covering all components

Fail 15 Dec 2022 100,400 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bush/ bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bush/ bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm forward most bush has become detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake lines covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on the underside of the vehicle covered in an underseal coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside have significant play ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp has reduced output

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

The underside of the vehicle has a recently applied underseal coating to many areas of the structure, making detailed inspection of these areas not possible

Fail 29 Oct 2021 97,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt inside load space (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt inside load space (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on the underside of the vehicle covered in an underseal coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside have significant play ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp has reduced output

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

The underside of the vehicle has a recently applied underseal coating to many areas of the structure, making detailed inspection of these areas not possible

Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All painted (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All painted (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,941 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of components under car

under car excessively under sealed

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

plastic under guards fitted restricting some component checks

under car excessively under sealed

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,381 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,554 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,805 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,374 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,654 miles

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

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 9 Aug 2010 58,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,493 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,666 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,228 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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CU51 SSE is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CU51 SSE, 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 CU51 SSE registered?

CU51 SSE is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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