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P134 MKJ

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,828 mi
Last recorded224,828 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 224,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 May 2011 224,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolent leak from n/s rear heater pipes

damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/r inner side lamp inop

o/s/f door card inscure

service light on

Pass 6 May 2010 217,140 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2009 209,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise slight play in strut top bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2008 194,229 miles

Adfvise N/S/R Shock absorber cover corroded.

Advise oil leak.

Advise pin hole in catalytic converter.

Advise slight movement to front suspension arm rear bushes.

Advise stone chip to windscreen.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 194,229 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Adfvise N/S/R Shock absorber cover corroded.

Advise oil leak.

Advise pin hole in catalytic converter.

Advise slight movement to front suspension arm rear bushes.

Advise stone chip to windscreen.

Fail 6 Aug 2007 177,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 177,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 160,881 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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P134 MKJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P134 MKJ, 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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P134 MKJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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