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V720 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

258,558 mi
Last recorded258,558 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 258,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 246,599 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 246,440 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 228,582 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 228,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 206,455 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 206,455 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 187,547 miles

o/s front fog light not working

Fail 28 Jan 2009 187,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear seats not fitted & not tested

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2008 172,221 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 172,221 miles

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

os/rear and os/rear/rear seats not fitted and seat belts not tested

Fail 22 Jan 2008 172,217 miles

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

os/rear and os/rear/rear seats not fitted and seat belts not tested

Fail 1 Feb 2007 152,057 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 152,057 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 131,174 miles

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

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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V720 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 V720 JKN, 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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V720 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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