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IKZ 5571

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,832 mi
Last recorded163,832 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 5571
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 163,832 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

centre row of seats missing

front to rear brake pipes coroding and hose ferulls

Fail 10 Aug 2010 163,828 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

centre row of seats missing

front to rear brake pipes coroding and hose ferulls

Pass 11 Aug 2009 155,642 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Both steering rack boots heavily perished.

Centre - rear exhaust join insecure.

Chip in front windscreen.

Coolant light flashing.

o/s front shock corroded.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 155,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Both steering rack boots heavily perished.

Centre - rear exhaust join insecure.

Chip in front windscreen.

Coolant light flashing.

o/s front shock corroded.

O/s rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 153,379 miles

coolant leak possible radiator

front tyres badly worn on inner edges advise tracking be checked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Aug 2008 153,379 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant leak possible radiator

front tyres badly worn on inner edges advise tracking be checked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2007 146,929 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 146,929 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 136,695 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 136,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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IKZ 5571 is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 122,156 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 IKZ 5571, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IKZ 5571 registered?

IKZ 5571 is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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