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215D493

2004 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,704 mi
Last recorded102,704 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan102,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration215D493
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2012 102,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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215D493 is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 215D493, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 215D493 registered?

215D493 is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is 215D493 safe to buy?

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