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LAZ 2353

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,585 mi
Last recorded189,585 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 2353
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 189,585 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the edges

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

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

Rear silencer fixing clamp fractured

Pass 3 Sep 2008 181,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2008 181,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 174,943 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 174,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 163,492 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 163,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 147,072 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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LAZ 2353 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LAZ 2353, 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 LAZ 2353 registered?

LAZ 2353 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is LAZ 2353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 2353 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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