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C3 DLS

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025

heavy under body corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2022 252,021 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2021 246,546 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 241,439 miles

Central Front Upper Heater hose leaking

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 235,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 230,610 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 230,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 225,606 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 219,402 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexible brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 212,972 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 206,426 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 206,294 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 199,366 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 199,365 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2012 190,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 190,522 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 181,702 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 174,554 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 174,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 164,928 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 164,918 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 154,536 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 146,377 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn low on edges

front inner and rear brake pads worn low

slight leak from cat seal

Pass 27 Oct 2006 137,070 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 137,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C3 DLS is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 C3 DLS, 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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What year was C3 DLS registered?

C3 DLS is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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