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AKZ 3816

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,008 mi
Last recorded119,008 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 3816
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 114,601 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,446 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,035 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

metal brake pipe to offside front corroded

no centre rear seat belt fitted

oil leaks from transmission

Pass 7 Jan 2010 70,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,287 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,833 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 59,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear seats not fitted, unable to check belts.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nsr tyre slightly perished and has slight runout

Pass 13 Jan 2007 55,064 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 55,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,011 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 3816 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 3816, 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 3816 registered?

AKZ 3816 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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