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AK66 XUH

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

265,240 mi
Last recorded265,240 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 265,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 242,683 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 242,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 224,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 204,499 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2023 181,045 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2023 181,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 180,123 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 180,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 178,928 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 157,972 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 157,466 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2022 157,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2022 148,915 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 132,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2021 132,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 115,260 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2020 101,052 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,930 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 78,929 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,716 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 55,687 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

near side front head light aim close to top limit

under tray fitted and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,293 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 45,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,461 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 XUH is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUH, 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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AK66 XUH is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 12 December 2016.

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