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P141 XWX

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

504,077 mi
Last recorded504,077 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 XWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 504,077 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 465,167 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 430,465 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 430,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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P141 XWX is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P141 XWX, 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 P141 XWX registered?

P141 XWX is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P141 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 XWX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P141 XWX have outstanding finance?

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