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N102 SDF

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,397 mi
Last recorded158,397 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 SDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 158,397 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis leg has excessive corrosion on the nsf . (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 154,447 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General corrosion on all steering and suspension components

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 154,447 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General corrosion on all steering and suspension components

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 151,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 1 May 2014 151,071 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 2 May 2013 145,264 miles

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 145,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 19 May 2012 141,166 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight drag both front brakes

Pass 26 Apr 2011 135,720 miles

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Offside front brake hose slightly perished

Offside front, rear lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Slight corrosion to centre and rear exhaust boxes

Slight dampness to both outer CV gaiters

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Travel in foot brake

Pass 29 Apr 2010 130,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

osf wishbone back bush starting to split

osr tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2010 130,125 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

osf wishbone back bush starting to split

osr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2009 125,237 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 120,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 112,227 miles

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

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

slight movement in both front shock top mounts

slight movement in both rear axel bushes

Pass 8 May 2006 98,793 miles

Both front indicators starting to show white light

Both front tyres on legal limit and bald on edges

Panel damage to nearside rear

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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N102 SDF is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N102 SDF, 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 N102 SDF registered?

N102 SDF is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N102 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 SDF shows 15 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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