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W221 OUF

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,919 mi
Last recorded172,919 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 OUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 172,919 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 157,357 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 143,891 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 143,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 127,152 miles

offside rear light lens damaged with repair tape applied

play to both front top suspension strut bushes/mountings

Fail 11 May 2010 127,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear light lens damaged with repair tape applied

play to both front top suspension strut bushes/mountings

Pass 5 Jun 2009 107,822 miles

BOTH REAR LAMP LENS ARE DAMAGED

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDTION SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO REAR SEAT/S NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 107,822 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR LAMP LENS ARE DAMAGED

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDTION SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO REAR SEAT/S NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 84,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 59,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,477 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 51,474 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

**** REAR SILENCER BOX HAS BROKEN OFF AND IS HANGING FREELY AND COULD DROP OFF ****

Nearside rear tyre is worn low on its egdes

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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W221 OUF is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W221 OUF, 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 W221 OUF registered?

W221 OUF is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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