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AF09 TSO

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,813 mi
Last recorded139,813 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 139,813 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 139,813 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 133,071 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear no rear seats fitted at the time of testing!

exhaust back box deteriorated!

Fail 29 Jan 2024 133,071 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear no rear seats fitted at the time of testing!

exhaust back box deteriorated!

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,903 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 115,289 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box slight rusted

Fail 10 Feb 2022 115,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box slight rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2021 108,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 108,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 100,732 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 93,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2+mm

Offside Front tyre 2+mm also bald inner

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 93,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre 2+mm

Offside Front tyre 2+mm also bald inner

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,278 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Engine under-tray fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,751 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Feb 2017 77,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,134 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge advise replacement soon.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front top mount has slight play.

Offside Front inner steering arm ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front top suspension mount rubber worn but still in place.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,134 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge advise replacement soon.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front top mount has slight play.

Offside Front inner steering arm ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front top suspension mount rubber worn but still in place.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,333 miles

DEEP CUT IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC'S SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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 7 Mar 2014 54,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,388 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,283 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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AF09 TSO is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver 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 AF09 TSO, 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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AF09 TSO is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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