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AJ09 DAD

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 DAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,279 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 74,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 57,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 35,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jul 2020 23,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 18,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AJ09 DAD is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ09 DAD, 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.

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What year was AJ09 DAD registered?

AJ09 DAD is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 September 2016.

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