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AK66 DMX

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 DMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 138,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 128,839 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,881 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 115,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,426 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,186 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 71,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective off side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,912 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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AK66 DMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK66 DMX, 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

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What year was AK66 DMX registered?

AK66 DMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 26 October 2016.

Is AK66 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 DMX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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