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P136 MYA

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

234,870 mi
Last recorded234,870 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 MYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 234,870 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 221,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 208,513 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 208,513 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 196,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 183,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 172,473 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 172,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 160,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 148,759 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 148,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 135,726 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 123,148 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer clamp starting to corrode

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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P136 MYA is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P136 MYA, 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 P136 MYA registered?

P136 MYA is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P136 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P136 MYA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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