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N261 WAL

1995 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,470 mi
Last recorded140,470 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Sharan112,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 140,470 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steer rack slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 138,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 138,060 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 136,348 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 136,348 miles

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

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

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 WAL is a 1995 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAL, 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

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What year was N261 WAL registered?

N261 WAL is a 1995 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 August 1995.

Is N261 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 WAL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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