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P116 CWL

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,328 mi
Last recorded216,328 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 CWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 216,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split.

n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables slightly chaffed.

n/s/r door hinge has slight play.

o/s/f door hinge has slight play.

Fail 25 May 2010 216,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split.

n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables slightly chaffed.

n/s/r door hinge has slight play.

o/s/f door hinge has slight play.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 206,193 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s inner driveshaft gaiters split

Fail 3 Jun 2009 206,192 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 197,230 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 197,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 182,735 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 182,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 170,992 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P116 CWL is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P116 CWL, 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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P116 CWL is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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