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AP65 EFJ

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

286,338 mi
Last recorded286,338 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 EFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 286,338 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 286,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 268,636 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 248,599 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 248,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on thread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2024 233,752 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 233,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 216,776 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 216,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 196,257 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 196,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 177,645 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 177,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 160,795 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 160,795 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 154,182 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 154,182 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 147,256 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 147,254 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 136,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,716 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 108,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,370 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 67,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 22,175 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2017 22,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2017 8,628 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

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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AP65 EFJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP65 EFJ, 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 AP65 EFJ registered?

AP65 EFJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 26 January 2016.

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