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P123 UGC

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,368 mi
Last recorded85,368 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 UGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 85,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 83,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 77,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 75,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 72,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,803 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,723 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 66,597 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 64,142 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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P123 UGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P123 UGC, 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 P123 UGC registered?

P123 UGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P123 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 UGC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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