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R105 FCT

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,433 mi
Last recorded173,433 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 FCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 173,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 173,431 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 158,115 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 144,914 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 144,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 130,838 miles

noises from cambelt housing

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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R105 FCT is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R105 FCT, 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 R105 FCT registered?

R105 FCT is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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