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OU51 UFZ

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,471 mi
Last recorded198,471 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 198,471 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)

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 17 Jan 2017 198,470 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 30 Jan 2016 187,729 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 178,357 miles

rear numberplate starting to fade

Pass 7 Feb 2014 168,211 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 158,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 145,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 132,876 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 120,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 106,224 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 106,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 92,517 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 77,574 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,582 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 60,582 miles

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

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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OU51 UFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU51 UFZ, 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 OU51 UFZ registered?

OU51 UFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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