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S138 OPO

1999 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,781 mi
Last recorded163,781 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan110,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 OPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 163,781 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 155,497 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 155,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 146,253 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 146,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 133,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise fanbelt squil

advise rear seats not fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 125,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise all four brake discs warn have slight ridge

advise both front tyre wearing on inner edge

advise offside front tyre has cut in tread and outer sidewall

advise offside rear inner wing shield warn

advise rear anti roll bar rubbers cracking

advise rear seats not fitted at time of test

advise slight play both front top shock mounts

Pass 13 Mar 2006 111,652 miles

advise rear seats not fitted at time of test

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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S138 OPO is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S138 OPO, 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 S138 OPO registered?

S138 OPO is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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