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N116 SFH

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,954 mi
Last recorded106,954 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 SFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 106,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 106,946 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

both centre and rear exhaust silencers outer skin coming off centre exhaust box baffles loose

both front brake discs lipped

both front brake hoses perishing

both front top shock absorber mountings have slight play

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside rear light cluster lens cracked

offside rear steel brake pipe corroding

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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N116 SFH is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N116 SFH, 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

How do I check the history of N116 SFH?

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What year was N116 SFH registered?

N116 SFH is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N116 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 SFH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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