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N186 TKS

1995 Volkswagen Sharan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,528 mi
Last recorded124,528 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Sharan112,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 TKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,528 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 124,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 118,062 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 118,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 111,254 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 111,254 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded... oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 104,864 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 104,864 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake flexis cracking... hand brake cable fraying...

Fail 13 Mar 2009 104,749 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 98,695 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Apr 2008 98,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 88,991 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 88,991 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 84,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 76,145 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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N186 TKS is a 1995 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N186 TKS, 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.

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N186 TKS is a 1995 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 November 1995.

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