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S118 RUX

1999 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,104 mi
Last recorded111,104 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan110,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 RUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 111,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jan 2009 111,104 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 109,841 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front anti-roll bar link rod dust cover insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2008 109,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front anti-roll bar link rod dust cover insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2007 107,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 107,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 105,801 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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S118 RUX is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,306 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 S118 RUX, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S118 RUX registered?

S118 RUX is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S118 RUX safe to buy?

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