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W232 WAM

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,766 mi
Last recorded150,766 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 WAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 150,766 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 150,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 143,861 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 143,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre cracked.

Pass 21 May 2012 139,585 miles

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Fail 21 May 2012 139,585 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2011 133,877 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 133,877 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 133,044 miles

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

all rear seats missing

both front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside front link bar gaitor split

nearside rear tyre puncture outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 133,044 miles

all rear seats missing

both front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside front link bar gaitor split

nearside rear tyre puncture outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 130,159 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres both slight cracks on outer wall

Fail 29 Mar 2010 130,157 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres both slight cracks on outer wall

Pass 19 Mar 2009 123,928 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 117,328 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 117,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 109,612 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 99,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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W232 WAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W232 WAM, 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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W232 WAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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