CarVerify

Free Car Check

N157 NTN

1995 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1894cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,143 mi
Last recorded157,143 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Sharan112,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 NTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,894cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 157,143 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 157,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 149,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 4 Apr 2012 149,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 31 Jan 2011 149,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

heat shield around catalyst converter insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2009 157,047 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 140,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 140,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 131,708 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 124,172 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 124,172 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 115,578 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Volkswagen Sharan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N157 NTN is a 1995 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 112,494 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 N157 NTN, 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 31 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 N157 NTN?

You can check the full history of N157 NTN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N157 NTN registered?

N157 NTN is a 1995 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N157 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 NTN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N157 NTN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N157 NTN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.