CarVerify

Free Car Check

X798 YFG

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,202 mi
Last recorded148,202 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 YFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 148,202 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 146,500 miles

Front Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2019 143,042 miles

Nearside Front Vertical play at top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 138,984 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 138,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,546 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (hard to access due to silicone) (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

nearside far rear seat missing

rear brake pipes greased and hard to access

un-clipped wiring under bonnet

Fail 7 Feb 2017 121,546 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (hard to access due to silicone) (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

nearside far rear seat missing

rear brake pipes greased and hard to access

un-clipped wiring under bonnet

Fail 30 Jan 2017 121,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,972 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 100,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,086 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 84,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,124 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,211 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 71,211 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,042 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,269 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,439 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 47,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2006 40,561 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,610 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)

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
Full Volkswagen Sharan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X798 YFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X798 YFG, 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

How do I check the history of X798 YFG?

You can check the full history of X798 YFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X798 YFG registered?

X798 YFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X798 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X798 YFG shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X798 YFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X798 YFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.