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AF09 XAW

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,313 mi
Last recorded49,313 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 47,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

unable to check centre row and rear row seat belts due to some seats missing and remainder folded in storage condition.

Fail 23 Mar 2022 41,717 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning repeater indicator in mirror housing not working and damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

unable to check centre row and rear row seat belts due to some seats missing and remainder folded in storage condition.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,890 miles

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

unable to check centre row seats belts due to seats folded down and have customers belongings on top.

unable to check third row seat belts as seats are missing.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 38,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,215 miles

Unable to check adult centre row and third row seat belts due to seats folded down and customers belongings on top.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 32,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,827 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,553 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 25,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,058 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,960 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Feb 2012 19,960 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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 XAW is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XAW, 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 AF09 XAW registered?

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

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