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AF09 XAV

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

218,208 mi
Last recorded218,208 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 218,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 212,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 200,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 188,152 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 188,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 180,735 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 174,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 170,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 164,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 155,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 14,294 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 142,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,108 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 127,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 109,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 109,983 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,545 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,897 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 83,897 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,836 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that its not longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

multiple cuts in front tyres but does not expose cord or ply

Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,437 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that its not longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

multiple cuts in front tyres but does not expose cord or ply

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,779 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,058 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,058 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,003 miles

nearside front inner c.v.boot split

offside front inner and outer treads damaged / rubber ripping off.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 40,001 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front inner c.v.boot split

offside front inner and outer treads damaged / rubber ripping off.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,195 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 25,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,888 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 XAV is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AF09 XAV, 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 XAV is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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