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W263 ULX

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,076 mi
Last recorded144,076 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 ULX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2011 144,076 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking & worn

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall, no cords exposed. & worn inner edge

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2011 134,899 miles

N/s/rear reverse light not working

O/s/front door mirror glass cracked view o.k

O/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 134,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

N/s/rear reverse light not working

O/s/front door mirror glass cracked view o.k

O/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 123,848 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 116,332 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGJT ON

N/S/FRONT TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,411 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed

o/s/rear tyre just legal worn inner edge

spare tyre sidewall damage needs replacing

Fail 27 Mar 2008 103,411 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed

o/s/rear tyre just legal worn inner edge

spare tyre sidewall damage needs replacing

Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 79,780 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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W263 ULX is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W263 ULX, 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 W263 ULX registered?

W263 ULX is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W263 ULX safe to buy?

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