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KAZ 5055

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,218 mi
Last recorded173,218 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 5055
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2013 173,218 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

power steering noisy

Pass 23 May 2012 168,986 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 168,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 163,468 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2011 163,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 162,382 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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KAZ 5055 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KAZ 5055, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAZ 5055 registered?

KAZ 5055 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is KAZ 5055 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAZ 5055 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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