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191D253

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,741 mi
Last recorded135,741 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration191D253
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 135,741 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 135,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 131,752 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 131,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 105,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,562 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 79,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,398 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,583 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,911 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 29,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,988 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 22,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,366 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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191D253 is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,826 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 191D253, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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191D253 is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 December 2004.

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