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W257 XKP

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

221,659 mi
Last recorded221,659 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 XKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 221,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 203,169 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 179,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2010 125,611 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 105,200 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 95,127 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 91,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,489 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 73,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,642 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 68,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

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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W257 XKP is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W257 XKP, 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 W257 XKP registered?

W257 XKP is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W257 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 XKP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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