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1999 RE

2007 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Sharan109,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1999 RE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 138,245 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2025 131,819 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW AND BALD INNER EDGE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MISTY WITH OIL

Pass 21 Mar 2024 126,313 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 126,311 miles

Service brake excessively binding all four wheels (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 125,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 124,234 miles

front outer riggers corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,260 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 120,391 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,448 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 94,448 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,747 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 4,294 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,357 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,357 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,488 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,339 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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1999 RE is a 2007 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 109,096 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 1999 RE, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1999 RE registered?

1999 RE is a 2007 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is 1999 RE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1999 RE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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