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P117 NOY

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,646 mi
Last recorded178,646 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 NOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 178,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 166,002 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 154,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 148,787 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 135,492 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 135,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 124,604 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 109,588 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 109,588 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 99,738 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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P117 NOY is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NOY, 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 P117 NOY registered?

P117 NOY is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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