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A10 GRA

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,927 mi
Last recorded98,927 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,927 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,445 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 98,445 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt sliping (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,367 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,379 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,451 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,565 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,130 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 84,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,587 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,587 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,533 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 72,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,155 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,924 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 57,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 42,234 miles

protective cover missing from n/s rear seat †belt stalk

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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A10 GRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 118,832 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 A10 GRA, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 GRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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