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L5 NLT

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,150 mi
Last recorded68,150 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 NLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,150 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON †WEAR IN N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTING †BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,292 miles

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

REAR MOST SEATS NOT FITTED †WEAR TO N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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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L5 NLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 L5 NLT, 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 L5 NLT registered?

L5 NLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is L5 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 NLT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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