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N261 NWT

1995 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,107 mi
Last recorded88,107 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Sharan112,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 NWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 88,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 86,499 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 86,379 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 86,379 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 86,428 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,428 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,414 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 85,414 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 81,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,214 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 79,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

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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N261 NWT is a 1995 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 2,792cc 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 N261 NWT, 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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What year was N261 NWT registered?

N261 NWT is a 1995 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N261 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 NWT 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.

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