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S137 DRC

1999 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,803 mi
Last recorded142,803 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan110,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 DRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 142,803 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 142,077 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 137,801 miles

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

front brake hoses are perished

n/s/f outer sill is corroded

rear tyres are on legal limit

Fail 5 Mar 2012 137,779 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2011 131,819 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 131,814 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 129,683 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 129,683 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 120,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 103,018 miles

advisory list as per previous test number 263805267005

Fail 6 Mar 2007 103,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 92,235 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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S137 DRC is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S137 DRC, 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 S137 DRC registered?

S137 DRC is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S137 DRC safe to buy?

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