MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,259 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides steering rack gaiter damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear worn inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn uneven
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear worn inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn uneven
EML ligth stays on
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both rear tyre worn inner edge also has nail in o/s/r tyre
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
eml light stays on
2 nails in nearside tyre and tyre worn close to legal limit
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine warning light on
2 nails in nearside tyre and tyre worn close to legal limit
engine warning light on
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?
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296D173 is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 99,106 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 296D173, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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296D173 is a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 September 2009.
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