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P148 WDD

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

225,030 mi
Last recorded225,030 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 WDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 225,030 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust clamp loose

some corrosion to exhaust system

some play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2015 222,903 miles

h/brake effort slightly low

some play offside front lower ball joint

vaccum hose to servo hose loose at valve

Pass 5 Dec 2011 211,901 miles

offside wahers n/w

slight diesel leak from engine

some play nearside @ offside front anti roll bar outer link rods

some play offside front lower ball joint > recomend replacement >

Pass 3 Dec 2009 211,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 201,153 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside front lower ball joint slight p[lay

Pass 16 Jan 2008 190,429 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 190,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 181,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 172,941 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door mirror cracked slightly

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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P148 WDD is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P148 WDD, 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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P148 WDD is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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