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P146 WGC

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,540 mi
Last recorded96,540 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 WGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2014 96,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 96,540 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,999 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 89,123 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,858 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 85,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 82,016 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 82,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 77,813 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 77,803 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2008 72,040 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 May 2007 64,519 miles

Rear seats fitted in wrong places.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,137 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 60,137 miles

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

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 WGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P146 WGC, 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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P146 WGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P146 WGC safe to buy?

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