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A5 VWS

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

282,607 mi
Last recorded282,607 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 282,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 275,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 266,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 259,801 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 250,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 250,577 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 240,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 229,724 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2017 229,724 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 218,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 205,917 miles

slight oil leak on offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2014 193,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 193,768 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 191,740 miles

rear brake flexis have corrosion on ferrules

front brake disc's worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limits

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limits

Pass 26 Feb 2013 178,188 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 165,473 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Feb 2012 165,473 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 152,791 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 141,038 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 141,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 129,691 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 29 Feb 2008 119,799 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 119,763 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2007 111,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2005 101,366 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 101,366 miles

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

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

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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A5 VWS is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 VWS, 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 A5 VWS registered?

A5 VWS is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is A5 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VWS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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