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E5 SEE

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,787 mi
Last recorded119,787 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 119,787 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,607 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dent offside outer sill

Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,995 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 101,968 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,378 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust life limited

rear brake discs worn

slight brake bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,062 miles

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

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

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,265 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,458 miles

rear exhaust box clamp deterioated

slight brake bind on offside rear brake

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,293 miles

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

slight brake bind on offside brake

stone chip on nearside headlamp

Fail 10 Sep 2007 54,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,238 miles

chunks out of front tyres outer sidewalls

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

wiper blades smear

Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,556 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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E5 SEE is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,892cc 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 E5 SEE, 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 E5 SEE registered?

E5 SEE is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is E5 SEE safe to buy?

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