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K11 UKY

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,721 mi
Last recorded179,721 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 UKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 179,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

smoke emissions close to limit and some visual blue smoke

Fail 4 Nov 2011 179,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

smoke emissions close to limit and some visual blue smoke

Pass 27 Oct 2010 167,642 miles

n/s headlight image poor

Pass 22 Oct 2009 156,713 miles

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2008 147,880 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 139,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracking to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2006 129,320 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 129,320 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 118,645 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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K11 UKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K11 UKY, 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 K11 UKY registered?

K11 UKY is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is K11 UKY safe to buy?

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