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P101 MKW

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 MKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007
Fail 15 Feb 2007

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2007

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 561,721 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 561,558 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P101 MKW is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 P101 MKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P101 MKW?

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What year was P101 MKW registered?

P101 MKW is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P101 MKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 MKW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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