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296D173

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296D173
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 133,259 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 133,250 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides steering rack gaiter damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,115 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn uneven

Fail 30 Jan 2016 103,374 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,816 miles

EML ligth stays on

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

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

both rear tyre worn inner edge also has nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,192 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

eml light stays on

Fail 8 Sep 2012 47,000 miles

2 nails in nearside tyre and tyre worn close to legal limit

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,000 miles

2 nails in nearside tyre and tyre worn close to legal limit

engine warning light on

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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296D173 is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 99,106 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 296D173, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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296D173 is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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