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S129 SEL

1999 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,713 mi
Last recorded103,713 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan110,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 SEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 103,713 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,008 miles

CAM BELT ? OIL LEAK , OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INER EDGE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Jun 2009 85,746 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED AT FRONT ON LOWER EDGES , ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN . OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 85,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

BOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED AT FRONT ON LOWER EDGES , ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN . OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,034 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 77,034 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,294 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 68,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

lift starting in n/s/f suspension leg †rear silencer clamp missing †outer skin of rear silencer in poor condition †exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,614 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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S129 SEL is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S129 SEL, 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 S129 SEL registered?

S129 SEL is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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