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AF59 VTN

2009 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,998 mi
Last recorded193,998 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Sharan99,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 193,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 38,075 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 380,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 358,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 306,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in inner steering joint

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

Offside Front Play in inner steering joint

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2016 306,128 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in inner steering joint

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in inner steering joint

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 262,528 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 256,084 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 202,630 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2014 147,266 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 102,337 miles

both front tyres wearing frome inner and outer edges.

Fail 9 May 2014 102,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing frome inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 31,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,069 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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AF59 VTN is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF59 VTN, 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 VTN is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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