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N120 YVV

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

252,980 mi
Last recorded252,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 YVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2008 252,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 220,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 204,808 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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N120 YVV is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N120 YVV, 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 N120 YVV registered?

N120 YVV is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N120 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N120 YVV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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