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MPN5013

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,452 mi
Last recorded243,452 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPN5013
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 243,452 miles

oil leaks

rear brake imbalance

rear tyres perished

front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Front lower arm, rear bush worn

Nearside Front lower arm, rear bush worn

Nearside Front sill damaged below door

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and worn unevenly

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front sill damaged below door

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear worn on inner edge and worn unevenly

Rear brake disc corroded

bonnet release handle insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2018 243,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested kick up on the wrong side (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Front lower arm, rear bush worn

Nearside Front lower arm, rear bush worn

Nearside Front sill damaged below door

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and worn unevenly

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front sill damaged below door

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear worn on inner edge and worn unevenly

Rear brake disc corroded

bonnet release handle insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

front number plate deteriorated

oil leaks

rear brake imbalance

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 186,919 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken - system is secure and not leaking - ok for test,

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge but ok for test.

Reverse lights come on in park position - ok for test as no vehicle movement is possible in park position.

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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MPN5013 is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 122,156 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 MPN5013, 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 29 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 MPN5013 registered?

MPN5013 is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is MPN5013 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPN5013 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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