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AKZ 2748

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,040 mi
Last recorded132,040 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 2748
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,040 miles

Body has slight corrosion prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes are covered in sealer

Pass 15 Oct 2016 127,377 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 117,368 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 117,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 108,199 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 108,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,968 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 91,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,698 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 67,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,184 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,184 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 132,961 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 231,102 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 231,102 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 218,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 165,402 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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AKZ 2748 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AKZ 2748, 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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What year was AKZ 2748 registered?

AKZ 2748 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for AKZ 2748 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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