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P114 TWS

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 TWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 153,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 153,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 145,979 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 145,962 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f chassis corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Pass 30 Mar 2011 141,190 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 141,190 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,511 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 124,490 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2009 124,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 115,869 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 115,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 107,208 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,656 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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P114 TWS is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P114 TWS, 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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P114 TWS is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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