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X997 CAU

2000 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,478 mi
Last recorded39,478 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan110,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 CAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,478 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,476 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,197 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on inner edge of front discs

Fail 11 Sep 2013 32,197 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on inner edge of front discs

Fail 9 Oct 2012 28,974 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,974 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,704 miles

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

engine oil leak. further investigation required

engine oil level low

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,704 miles

engine oil leak. further investigation required

engine oil level low

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,063 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,840 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 23,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,711 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Both rear tyres heavily cracking on sidewall and tread areas

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,159 miles

Both rear tyres age cracking on sidewall area.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,743 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread areas.

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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X997 CAU is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X997 CAU, 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 X997 CAU registered?

X997 CAU is a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X997 CAU safe to buy?

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