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P129 DSA

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,585 mi
Last recorded129,585 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 DSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2010 129,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 129,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 125,338 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

both front flexi's starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2008 121,833 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 121,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 116,841 miles

ex is rusty †centre ex has a minor leak of gasses †both sides front brake flexies staring to crack

Pass 15 Aug 2006 113,750 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 113,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2005 103,722 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 103,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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P129 DSA is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 2,792cc 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 P129 DSA, 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 P129 DSA registered?

P129 DSA is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P129 DSA safe to buy?

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