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R107 LBD

1998 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,591 mi
Last recorded107,591 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Sharan118,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 LBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 107,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 101,302 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 93,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 93,501 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 74,050 miles

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

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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R107 LBD is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R107 LBD, 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 R107 LBD registered?

R107 LBD is a 1998 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R107 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 LBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R107 LBD have outstanding finance?

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