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J30 LAJ

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,096 mi
Last recorded101,096 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 LAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2006 101,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J30 LAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J30 LAJ, 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

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What year was J30 LAJ registered?

J30 LAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J30 LAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 LAJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J30 LAJ have outstanding finance?

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