1998 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9L Diesel · S459 RKM
1998 Volkswagen Sharan (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 146,739 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
S459 RKM Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2009
- 146,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S459 RKM Mileage History
- 22/05/200666,349 mi
- 02/11/200670,904 mi+4,555 mi
- 26/04/200787,471 mi+16,567 mi
- 26/04/200787,472 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/2007105,342 mi+17,870 mi
- 30/10/2007109,748 mi+4,406 mi
- 27/04/2009146,739 mi+36,991 mi
- 28/04/2009146,739 mi
Average of roughly 27,382 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
S459 RKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Sharan (S459 RKM) between May 2006 and April 2009.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.