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R103 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 101,979 miles

all break pipes on underside slight corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all break pipes on underside slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 99,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 91,498 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,488 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,502 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 71,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 67,062 miles

nearside rear seatbelt locking mechanism cover broke

Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,487 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 62,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight smear on front wipers

Pass 19 Jan 2006 57,118 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 57,060 miles

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

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R103 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R103 UKO, 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.

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What year was R103 UKO registered?

R103 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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