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X809 MKL

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

253,213 mi
Last recorded253,213 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX809 MKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 253,213 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 237,429 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 237,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 221,159 miles

centre exhaust rusty and in poor condition

front top suspension mountings slight movement

front/ rear antiroll bars, front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear light lens cracked

outer sill panels, rear wheel arches and chassis surface rusting

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

slight oil leak

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

steering track rod ends cover boots starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2012 200,367 miles

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 200,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 200,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2012 200,299 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 175,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on

wear in nearside and offside steering rack inner ends

Pass 28 May 2010 145,049 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 145,015 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 118,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2009 118,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 97,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,250 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 89,250 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 79,153 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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X809 MKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X809 MKL, 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 X809 MKL registered?

X809 MKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X809 MKL safe to buy?

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