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P418 MLU

1997 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,798 mi
Last recorded120,798 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan122,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 MLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 120,798 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 120,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 118,736 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 113,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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advise rear disc

Pass 4 Jul 2009 107,364 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,333 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 88,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 88,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,726 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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P418 MLU is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P418 MLU, 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 P418 MLU registered?

P418 MLU is a 1997 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P418 MLU safe to buy?

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