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V738 KGF

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

399,955 mi
Last recorded399,955 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 KGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 399,955 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 383,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 383,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 348,942 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 324,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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 13 Mar 2009 324,310 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 311,679 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 311,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH REAR TYRE WORN 1.6MM

BRAKE INSPECTION

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

POWER STEERING BELT ON FULL ADJUSTMENT(SQUEELING ON FULL LOCK)

WATER PUMP LEAKING

Pass 9 Jul 2007 280,155 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 280,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 247,445 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 247,445 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V738 KGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V738 KGF, 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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What year was V738 KGF registered?

V738 KGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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