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N333 NAA

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,303 mi
Last recorded87,303 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 NAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 87,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside+nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside+nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 wheels corroded

power steering flued low

several corrosion build up underneath

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 86,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside+nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside+nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering flued low

several corrosion build up underneath

Fail 12 Dec 2023 86,984 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside+nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside+nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering flued low

several corrosion build up underneath

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside+nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside+nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 85,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 85,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 85,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside+nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

several corrosion build up underneath

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,430 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 78,081 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,306 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,051 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rust building underneath

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,578 miles

Ehaust silencer heat shield loose

NEar front & offside rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,408 miles

Cen tre exhaust mounting broken

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 11 Dec 2012 61,406 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Cen tre exhaust mounting broken

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,974 miles

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

Exhaust heat shields loose..

FRONt brake discs PItted & Corroded on inner surface

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge..

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,756 miles

Both Side Front Brake DISC PITTED And CORRODED On Iner EDge..

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 51,929 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,235 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 49,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,500 miles

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

front windscreen wipers have slight judder

Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,215 miles

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

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

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

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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N333 NAA is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 122,156 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 N333 NAA, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N333 NAA is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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