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V251 LGW

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,364 mi
Last recorded162,364 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 162,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front offside front brake pads worn more than the nearside

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber worn

lamps not working warning on the dash. ( all lamps ok or mot test )

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 21 Nov 2017 162,350 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front offside front brake pads worn more than the nearside

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber worn

coolant low

engine oil low

lamps not working warning on the dash. ( all lamps ok or mot test )

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 26 Nov 2016 155,560 miles

Both front flexible rubber hoses are showing signs of cracks

Pass 20 Nov 2015 149,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from catalyst (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 149,201 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from catalyst (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 136,880 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,977 miles

tape on nearside rear lamp

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 100,710 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,431 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 92,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,941 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 82,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 62,359 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 62,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,017 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,685 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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V251 LGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 110,693 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 V251 LGW, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V251 LGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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