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W265 EWL

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,411 mi
Last recorded151,411 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 EWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 151,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 143,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2012 135,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 127,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded**

both rear shock absorber caseings corroded

damage to nearside sill panel

front tyres worn on edges

slight lift to both front strut mounts

Fail 27 Apr 2011 127,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded**

both rear shock absorber caseings corroded

damage to nearside sill panel

front tyres worn on edges

slight lift to both front strut mounts

Pass 10 May 2010 116,014 miles

both rear shock shrouds corroded

light corrosion to rear brake discs

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 10 May 2010 116,014 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both rear shock shrouds corroded

light corrosion to rear brake discs

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2009 103,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 94,404 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2007 83,300 miles

O/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE CO SIDEWALL NOT SHOWING CORDS

Fail 15 May 2006 72,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2006 72,647 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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W265 EWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W265 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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W265 EWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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