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P117 HFC

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,631 mi
Last recorded235,631 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 HFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 235,631 miles

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

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

brake lights sometimes stay on

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2008 235,611 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 233,369 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2007 233,369 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2006 226,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 226,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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P117 HFC is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P117 HFC, 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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P117 HFC is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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