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N135 UPF

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 UPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,362 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 98,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 147,964 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Battery insecure

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Feb 2007 144,446 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 137,100 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 137,100 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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N135 UPF is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N135 UPF, 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 N135 UPF registered?

N135 UPF is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N135 UPF safe to buy?

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