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AK16 NPY

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 NPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 127,312 miles

OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIP STICK AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very slight outer side wall damage but not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 112,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very slight outer side wall damage but not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 100,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,364 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,604 miles

Coolant on minimum

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front undertray not fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2021 55,848 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 48,569 miles

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

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

Multiple plastic covers and undertrays fitted, preventing full inspection of some testable items.

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

Nearside rear tyre not an extra load as others.

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,888 miles

near side front and off side front wiper blades deteriorating

numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

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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AK16 NPY is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK16 NPY, 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 AK16 NPY registered?

AK16 NPY is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is AK16 NPY safe to buy?

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