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W218 NRL

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,608 mi
Last recorded202,608 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 NRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 202,608 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 202,608 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 193,648 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 193,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 177,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 162,412 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 162,170 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 147,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 132,868 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 130,750 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 120,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 91,599 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 91,599 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing

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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W218 NRL is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,892cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W218 NRL, 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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W218 NRL is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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