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DK51 HKN

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,049 mi
Last recorded175,049 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 175,049 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 172,602 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 165,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

this vehicle is 4x4 customer asked test to be done after been told door wont open

Fail 3 Jun 2015 165,490 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

this vehicle is 4x4 customer asked test to be done after been told door wont open

Pass 15 May 2014 155,550 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn

Fail 2 May 2014 155,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 145,443 miles

slight corrsion to front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2012 137,266 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 136,992 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 125,893 miles

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 5 Apr 2011 125,893 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 29 Mar 2010 112,912 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 112,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 103,605 miles

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

nearside rear outer cv boot torn

Fail 26 Mar 2009 103,589 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer cv boot torn

Pass 20 Mar 2008 91,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front brake on the caliper

Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,753 miles

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

n/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 21 Nov 2005 61,826 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 61,826 miles

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

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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DK51 HKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK51 HKN, 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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DK51 HKN is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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