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P146 OBU

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,075 mi
Last recorded217,075 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 OBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 217,075 miles

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

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

slight noise from PAS belt

Fail 20 May 2009 203,695 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 203,695 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 197,398 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 197,307 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 187,732 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 176,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 166,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P146 OBU is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P146 OBU, 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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What year was P146 OBU registered?

P146 OBU is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P146 OBU safe to buy?

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