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W217 VGF

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,750 mi
Last recorded98,750 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 VGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,750 miles

advice:front reg plate fading offside front tyre won just above limit steering belt noisy

Fail 28 Mar 2009 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advice:front reg plate fading offside front tyre won just above limit steering belt noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2008 84,597 miles

advice:stone chip front screen front no plate fading n/s/f top shock mount slight play steering drive belt slight noise

Pass 20 Apr 2007 74,173 miles

Front number plate will need attention.

O/S/R/Lamp lens crack. †N/S/R/Tyre out of shape and worn both side. †Rear screen wiper blade worn.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 69,164 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 69,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

O/S/R/Lamp lens crack. †Front number plate will need changeing SOON.

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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W217 VGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W217 VGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W217 VGF registered?

W217 VGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W217 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W217 VGF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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