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P121 NOY

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,965 mi
Last recorded86,965 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 NOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,965 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 86,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,897 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 80,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror damaged front pads and discs will need replacing o/s/f anti roll bar needs replacing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2008 78,744 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,122 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 76,122 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,894 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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P121 NOY is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P121 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 P121 NOY registered?

P121 NOY is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P121 NOY safe to buy?

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