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N146 BNV

1996 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,261 mi
Last recorded146,261 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Sharan120,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 BNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 146,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 138,889 miles

offside front inner cv boot split

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 138,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 132,612 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 132,531 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

1.o/s fog light dim.2.both front flashers faded.3.washers slow.4.n/s/f lower suspension arm rear mounting cracked.5.n/s/r and both front to rear brake pipes corroding.6.rear brake pads worn

STRONGLY ADVISE both front tyres close to wear limit.2.both front brake hoses cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2009 122,519 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside front flexi brake hose perished recomend renewal

Pass 27 Aug 2009 122,519 miles

offside front flexi brake hose perished recomend renewal

Pass 2 Sep 2008 114,448 miles

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)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 11,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 106,981 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 106,885 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal brake pipes to both rear calipers corrodid near to legal limit - offside outer cv boot loose on small end

Pass 25 Aug 2006 99,661 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

front brake pads appear low/discs worn

rear silencer box rusty/weak

Pass 23 Aug 2005 91,254 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 91,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N146 BNV is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N146 BNV, 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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N146 BNV is a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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