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DE51 YFS

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,218 mi
Last recorded126,218 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 YFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 126,218 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 121,850 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 116,125 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 114,036 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,352 miles

engine oil on minimum

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front suspension wishbone rear inner pivot bush poor

offside rear wheel inner rim dented

Fail 19 Sep 2011 105,349 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front suspension wishbone rear inner pivot bush poor

offside rear wheel inner rim dented

Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,736 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 90,049 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

spare whell missing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 88,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,182 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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DE51 YFS is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE51 YFS, 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 DE51 YFS registered?

DE51 YFS is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is DE51 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 YFS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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