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W261 WAM

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

197,759 mi
Last recorded197,759 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 WAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2019 197,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front seat mounting inner sill under floor level (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at centre row seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all suspension components corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

underside vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 188,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded outwith perscribed area

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

plastic cover sills fitted

steel brakes greased

underside vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2017 178,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower bumper accident damage

Nearside centre sill corroded outwith perscribed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 169,521 miles

Nearside Front bumper slight accident damage

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all four tyres worn on inner edges and showing slight cracking

plastic sill covers fitted engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 169,414 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower bumper slight damage

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all four tyres worn on edges and showing slight cracking

plastic engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 160,570 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 150,667 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 150,647 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 143,688 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 143,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 135,636 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 135,636 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 126,831 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 126,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 115,008 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bodykit fitted to vehicle

both rear light lens cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s outer/floor to sill slightly damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2010 115,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bodykit fitted to vehicle

both rear light lens cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s outer/floor to sill slightly damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2009 108,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 108,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 102,516 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 2 Mar 2007 96,445 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 96,438 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 90,005 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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W261 WAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W261 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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W261 WAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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