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W178 EKE

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 EKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,465 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 106,681 miles

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

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

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

front seatbelts slow to retract

offside headlight on low limit

Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,226 miles

exhaust system generally rusty

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 92,551 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 85,809 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,809 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 19 Jul 2008 81,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,425 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 75,322 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Rear wiper split

Spare wheel below legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2006 67,123 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 59,314 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING OUT ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE

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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W178 EKE is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W178 EKE, 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 W178 EKE registered?

W178 EKE is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W178 EKE safe to buy?

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