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FIG 6939

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,636 mi
Last recorded95,636 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 6939
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 95,636 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 95,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 88,803 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 88,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,550 miles

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

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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FIG 6939 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FIG 6939, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 6939?

You can check the full history of FIG 6939 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FIG 6939 registered?

FIG 6939 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is FIG 6939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 6939 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 6939 have outstanding finance?

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