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N255 JHS

1995 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,808 mi
Last recorded148,808 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Sharan112,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 JHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 148,808 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 146,357 miles

Oil leak

osf and nsf sills deformed

osf lower ball joint gaitor split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 May 2009 146,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

osf and nsf sills deformed

osf lower ball joint gaitor split

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2008 141,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 141,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2007 135,235 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 135,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 May 2006 123,304 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 123,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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N255 JHS is a 1995 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N255 JHS, 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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N255 JHS is a 1995 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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