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AD09 VDR

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,199 mi
Last recorded140,199 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 VDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 140,199 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 137,876 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 19 Aug 2024 137,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 127,542 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 127,540 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 121,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 115,250 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 115,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 103,351 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface not showing white light to rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 103,350 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface not showing white light to rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 97,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 92,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 83,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2016 83,039 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 71,010 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 54,175 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 54,175 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 11 May 2013 43,527 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 31,714 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 31,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AD09 VDR is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AD09 VDR, 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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What year was AD09 VDR registered?

AD09 VDR is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is AD09 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 VDR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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