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W262 EWL

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,287 mi
Last recorded132,287 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 EWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 132,287 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 8 Jun 2018 122,713 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 122,631 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot holed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,479 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,477 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,937 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 106,935 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 101,363 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 95,966 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 95,966 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2012 89,939 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 89,939 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 87,087 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 87,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,196 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 83,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 78,166 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 78,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 70,375 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,429 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 56,429 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W262 EWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W262 EWL, 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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W262 EWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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