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AK66 XUT

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

238,600 mi
Last recorded238,600 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 XUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 238,600 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 226,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 226,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 226,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 206,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 197,992 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 178,595 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 166,545 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 160,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 146,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 145,955 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 130,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 111,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 110,853 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 107,533 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 86,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,304 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,217 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,814 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,928 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 XUT is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK66 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

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

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