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N141 UPF

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,643 mi
Last recorded90,643 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 UPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 90,643 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 90,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,235 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON

ENGINE COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

ENGINE OIL OVER FILLED

FRONT INDICATOR BULBS DETERIORATING

FRONT NO.PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 205/60/15H

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW & SPLIT IN SIDE WALL 205/60/15H

RADIATOR LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS

SPARE TYRE DEFECTIVE 205/60/15H

Fail 7 Feb 2011 89,235 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON

ENGINE COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

ENGINE OIL OVER FILLED

FRONT INDICATOR BULBS DETERIORATING

FRONT NO.PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 205/60/15H

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW & SPLIT IN SIDE WALL 205/60/15H

RADIATOR LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS

SPARE TYRE DEFECTIVE 205/60/15H

Pass 29 May 2009 84,765 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 83,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 83,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 80,459 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 80,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 78,892 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 78,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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N141 UPF is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N141 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.

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What year was N141 UPF registered?

N141 UPF is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N141 UPF safe to buy?

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