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P109 VVL

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,362 mi
Last recorded113,362 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 VVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 113,362 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 113,358 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 106,536 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 106,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 103,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 100,474 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 100,439 miles

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

hand brake return spring broken

Pass 9 May 2006 92,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 VVL is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P109 VVL, 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

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What year was P109 VVL registered?

P109 VVL is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P109 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 VVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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