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W261 VGF

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,382 mi
Last recorded162,382 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 VGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 162,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 161,759 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 154,297 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 147,697 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 147,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 137,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 116,033 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 116,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 98,375 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 96,541 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 96,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 81,806 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 65,336 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 65,336 miles

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

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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W261 VGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W261 VGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W261 VGF registered?

W261 VGF is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W261 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 VGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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