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940X123

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,011 mi
Last recorded71,011 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration940X123
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2010 71,011 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,011 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 65,161 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,161 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 59,518 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 59,518 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,796 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 47,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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940X123 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 120,569 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 940X123, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 940X123 registered?

940X123 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is 940X123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 940X123 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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