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AF59 VTM

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,401 mi
Last recorded178,401 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 178,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2023 172,570 miles

All exhaust corroded

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2023 172,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

All exhaust corroded

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 171,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 155,897 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

driver advised on body work

Fail 12 Jun 2018 155,897 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective head light no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

driver advised on body work

inside needs a valet TAXI TEST FAIL

no spare wheel /tyre weld TAXI TEST FAIL

Pass 14 Jun 2017 134,905 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

driver advised on body work

Fail 7 Jun 2017 134,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush marked white (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear seats need cleaning TAXI TEST FAIL

driver advised on body work

no spare tyre or tyre weld in vehicle TAXI TEST FAIL

smoking signs non fitted TAXI TEST FAIL

Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,125 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 107,786 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 107,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,263 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,426 miles

both front suspension leg upper mountings movement when vehicle jacked

exhaust corroded at rear

offside rear tyre worn to wear limit

Fail 21 Aug 2013 61,426 miles

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

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

both front suspension leg upper mountings movement when vehicle jacked

exhaust corroded at rear

offside rear tyre worn to wear limit

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,693 miles

slight play in both top suspension leg mountings when vehicle jacked at front and suspension hanging

vehicle presented for test with passenger rear centre,rear nearside and both rear most seats removed.

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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AF59 VTM is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF59 VTM, 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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AF59 VTM is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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