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AL16 KCE

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,231 mi
Last recorded118,231 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL16 KCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 118,231 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 101,203 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 96,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disc slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre wearing slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear wearing slight low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,607 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 82,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (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))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,265 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2020 35,786 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 35,786 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 21,695 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 21,695 miles

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

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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AL16 KCE is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AL16 KCE, 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 AL16 KCE registered?

AL16 KCE is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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