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2016 Volkswagen Sharan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,739 mi
Last recorded38,739 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 ARE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 38,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 32,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2024 27,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 21,602 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear- aged tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 17,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 12,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 9,321 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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2 ARE is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 66,088 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 2 ARE, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2 ARE?

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What year was 2 ARE registered?

2 ARE is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is 2 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 ARE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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