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AJ65 PZG

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,161 mi
Last recorded156,161 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 PZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 156,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2025 149,068 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 136,829 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 126,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 115,608 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 110,799 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 110,797 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 102,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,643 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,811 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 52,863 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 52,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,233 miles

Front brake pads very low

Nearside Front tyre 3+mm also cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner

stone chip in screen

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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AJ65 PZG is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJ65 PZG, 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 AJ65 PZG registered?

AJ65 PZG is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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