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P215 SWS

1971 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,620 mi
Last recorded134,620 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Sharan106,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 SWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 134,620 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 134,618 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 127,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 117,173 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 110,096 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 103,429 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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P215 SWS is a 1971 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 106,762 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 P215 SWS, 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 55 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 P215 SWS registered?

P215 SWS is a 1971 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P215 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 SWS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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