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V299 DDF

1999 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,044 mi
Last recorded209,044 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan110,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 DDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 209,044 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 209,044 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 208,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 200,428 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 200,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flaxi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 192,267 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 192,267 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 185,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 179,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 171,286 miles

Centre and rear seats not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 162,018 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2011 151,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 141,037 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 131,833 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 131,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 121,578 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 110,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 108,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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V299 DDF is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V299 DDF, 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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V299 DDF is a 1999 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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