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AK66 KRU

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,561 mi
Last recorded44,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 KRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 44,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracking on edge and has small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 44,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracking on edge and has small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 39,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 35,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective replacement advised (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm - bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat - inner and outer walls worn - tyre may be damaged / weakened - new tyre required

Pass 27 Jan 2023 30,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 26,392 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 26,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 22,134 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 6 Feb 2020 19,542 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 Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 19,542 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 KRU is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KRU, 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 AK66 KRU registered?

AK66 KRU is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 November 2016.

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