CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF09 XAX

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,199 mi
Last recorded200,199 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 200,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 192,506 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 192,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 180,295 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 180,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 169,209 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 169,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 156,927 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 156,927 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 139,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,569 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 110,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,286 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 99,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,013 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 72,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,529 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,968 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
Full Volkswagen Sharan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF09 XAX is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc 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 XAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF09 XAX?

You can check the full history of AF09 XAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF09 XAX registered?

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

Is AF09 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 XAX 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.

Does AF09 XAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF09 XAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.