MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
315,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?
Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.
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EL-XP795 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 EL-XP795, 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
How do I check the history of EL-XP795?
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What year was EL-XP795 registered?
EL-XP795 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 May 1998.
Is EL-XP795 safe to buy?
The MOT history for EL-XP795 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EL-XP795 have outstanding finance?
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