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MCY 229M

1999 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

233,443 mi
Last recorded233,443 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan110,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 229M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 233,443 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 233,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 155,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 66,105 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,103 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2008 64,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,108 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,677 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 60,677 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 57,297 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,297 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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MCY 229M is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,306 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 MCY 229M, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCY 229M registered?

MCY 229M is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is MCY 229M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 229M 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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