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LKZ 7721

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,863 mi
Last recorded203,863 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 7721
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 203,863 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 203,683 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 186,424 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 186,415 miles

Centre Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

o/side rear shock top cover corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 174,953 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 174,953 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LKZ 7721 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Red 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 LKZ 7721, 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 LKZ 7721 registered?

LKZ 7721 is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is LKZ 7721 safe to buy?

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