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DIG 8156

2001 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,831 mi
Last recorded138,831 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan103,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8156
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 138,831 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 127,445 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 127,441 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 121,855 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 121,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,795 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,532 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 91,532 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)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 May 2009 86,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,531 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 65,531 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,241 miles

cut in offside front tyre tread

offside rear tyre is worn on outer edge

spare tyre is flat

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 8156 is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 103,283 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 DIG 8156, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DIG 8156 registered?

DIG 8156 is a 2001 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is DIG 8156 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8156 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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