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PBZ 8255

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,111 mi
Last recorded176,111 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 8255
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2017 176,111 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

top centre rear lamp inop

Pass 31 Oct 2016 168,745 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 172,670 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 159,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 149,455 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 137,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 125,253 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,612 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 81,270 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 75,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 71,017 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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PBZ 8255 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 118,832 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 PBZ 8255, 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 28 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 PBZ 8255 registered?

PBZ 8255 is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is PBZ 8255 safe to buy?

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