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P109 JKN

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,557 mi
Last recorded184,557 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 184,557 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 179,916 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 175,169 miles

advise front cv joints

advise offside front inner steering rack joint slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2011 175,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise nearside front tyre wear

advise offside front inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2010 153,105 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 123,689 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 123,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 116,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 92,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 84,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 77,202 miles

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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P109 JKN is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P109 JKN, 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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P109 JKN is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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