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S160 MRS

1999 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,008 mi
Last recorded142,008 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan110,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 MRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 142,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 137,007 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Steering rack damped with oil

Fail 22 Jul 2011 137,007 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Steering rack damped with oil

Pass 8 Jul 2010 129,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 129,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 128,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 121,613 miles

Both rear seat belts torn but seats removed.

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 121,612 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both rear seat belts torn but seats removed.

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 115,414 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 112,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 112,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 105,692 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 105,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S160 MRS is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S160 MRS, 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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S160 MRS is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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