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194D583

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,118 mi
Last recorded114,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration194D583
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 114,118 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 114,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 110,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 105,630 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 105,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Airbag warning light on.

Engine breather pipe split.

Front brake discs dished.

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm. [Continental 195/65 X 15T]

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm. [Continental 195/65 X 15T]

Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,370 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 97,360 miles

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

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

Airbag warning light on.

Nearside front roll bar link rod top joint dust cover split.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 87,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 77,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 70,031 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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194D583 is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 122,156 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 194D583, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 194D583 registered?

194D583 is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is 194D583 safe to buy?

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