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FLZ 1911

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,259 mi
Last recorded152,259 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 1911
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 152,259 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 152,259 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 136,927 miles

advise brake pipes rusting

advise movement in n/s/f tie rod end

Pass 15 Oct 2008 123,987 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 123,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 109,268 miles

Rear brake pipes rusty, n/s/f wishbone bush starting to split.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 97,414 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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FLZ 1911 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 120,569 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 FLZ 1911, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FLZ 1911 registered?

FLZ 1911 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is FLZ 1911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 1911 shows 7 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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