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P145 PSG

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,758 mi
Last recorded203,758 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 PSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 203,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

O/S/F TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT - INNER SHOULDER IS BALD/VERY THIN !

Fail 21 Jul 2012 203,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/f top suspension mount has play

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

O/S/F TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT - INNER SHOULDER IS BALD/VERY THIN !

Pass 28 Jul 2011 193,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust B/box is corroded

front brake discs are in poor condition - worn/lipped and corroded

front indicators are dis-colouring

n/s/f tyre dot/date code = "1998" !

oil leaks - engine very oily

Fail 25 Jul 2011 193,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust B/box is corroded

front brake discs are in poor condition - worn/lipped and corroded

front indicators are dis-colouring

n/s/f tyre dot/date code = "1998" !

oil leaks - engine very oily

Pass 21 Jul 2010 180,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 163,985 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 152,760 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 152,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 145,595 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 145,595 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 142,271 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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P145 PSG is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P145 PSG, 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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P145 PSG is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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