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AJ16 UOW

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,191 mi
Last recorded157,191 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 UOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 157,191 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 142,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 141,676 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 133,890 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 133,366 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 133,366 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 122,492 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 108,027 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,206 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 98,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,592 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 86,701 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 86,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 57,585 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 56,414 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 49,280 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,183 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 30,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,739 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 15,743 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 8,992 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 8,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AJ16 UOW is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AJ16 UOW, 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 AJ16 UOW registered?

AJ16 UOW is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is AJ16 UOW safe to buy?

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