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GHZ 1801

1999 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,734 mi
Last recorded199,734 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan110,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 1801
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2013 199,734 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise abnormal wear os/f tyre inside,

advise cable tie used for opening drivers door from outside but door secures shut securely,

advise lift on os/f & ns/f top strut bushes nearing limit,

advise stone chip front screen b zone o/s

Pass 29 Feb 2012 192,477 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 192,477 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 187,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 181,499 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 175,217 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 175,217 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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GHZ 1801 is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,306 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 GHZ 1801, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GHZ 1801 registered?

GHZ 1801 is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is GHZ 1801 safe to buy?

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