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M80 XRS

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,659 mi
Last recorded180,659 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 XRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 180,659 miles

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

all around brake pipe joints corroded slightly .

both side front top mounts got slight play ,

rear shocks got surface rust on casing .

under body has slight surface rust

Fail 16 Dec 2016 180,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

all around brake pipe joints corroded slightly .

both side front top mounts got slight play ,

rear shocks got surface rust on casing .

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 18 Jul 2013 173,601 miles

both rear tyres are getting low

rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,578 miles

center exhaust is in poor condition

drive belt noisey

front discs are in poor condition

oil leak

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 17 May 2011 157,488 miles

both front discs poor condition

steering rack slight wear poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2010 156,192 miles

center exhaust box poor condirtion

Fail 15 Feb 2010 156,192 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator pulley seized juddering badley

Pass 16 Mar 2006 151,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s/rear door

Fail 14 Mar 2006 151,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 151,781 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s/r door

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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M80 XRS is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M80 XRS, 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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M80 XRS is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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