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P133 PYA

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,556 mi
Last recorded151,556 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 PYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 151,556 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 140,142 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 136,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 129,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 121,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 114,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 106,681 miles

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 101,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 101,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 93,297 miles

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

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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P133 PYA is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P133 PYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P133 PYA registered?

P133 PYA is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P133 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 PYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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