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L17 RDN

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,699 mi
Last recorded134,699 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 RDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 134,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 134,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 130,221 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 120,837 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 120,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 117,073 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 117,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2007 109,893 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 109,893 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2006 101,644 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 101,644 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to split in centre of tyre

Pass 27 May 2005 95,479 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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L17 RDN is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L17 RDN, 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.

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What year was L17 RDN registered?

L17 RDN is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is L17 RDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 RDN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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