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1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,893 mi
Last recorded178,893 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 APP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 178,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 178,890 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 170,586 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 170,586 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 164,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P10 APP is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P10 APP, 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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What year was P10 APP registered?

P10 APP is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P10 APP safe to buy?

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