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DIG 5354

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,048 mi
Last recorded252,048 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 5354
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2009 252,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 252,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 240,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,132 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 22,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 187,082 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 187,082 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 187,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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DIG 5354 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DIG 5354, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DIG 5354 registered?

DIG 5354 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is DIG 5354 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 5354 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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