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BRP 336S

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,295 mi
Last recorded153,295 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 336S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 153,295 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 141,457 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 141,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 128,378 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 128,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 117,400 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 117,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 98,506 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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BRP 336S is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BRP 336S, 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.

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BRP 336S is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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