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W252 ADS

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,049 mi
Last recorded179,049 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 ADS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 179,049 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

off side rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2013 179,049 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

off side rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 160,777 miles

air bag light is on

engine smoking slightly

nearside rear tyre perished and thin on the outside edge

rear exhaust coroded and thin

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corosion

rear number plate in poor condition

slight wear in both the front inner steering rack tie-rods

slight wear in the offside front trackrod end

Fail 26 Jun 2012 160,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

air bag light is on

engine smoking slightly

rear exhaust coroded and thin

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corosion

rear number plate in poor condition

slight wear in both the front inner steering rack tie-rods

slight wear in the offside front trackrod end

Pass 22 Jun 2011 144,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 134,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 124,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 114,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 106,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,635 miles

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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W252 ADS is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W252 ADS, 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 W252 ADS registered?

W252 ADS is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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