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AF09 VNN

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,420 mi
Last recorded142,420 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 142,420 miles

rear seats missing.

Fail 29 Dec 2020 142,120 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear seats missing.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 136,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 130,050 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 130,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 123,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 123,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 102,024 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 102,024 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 69,916 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,189 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 VNN is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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