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AE18 MKU

2018 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,504 mi
Last recorded161,504 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Sharan49,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 MKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 161,504 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 161,505 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 141,177 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2024 120,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edge and cut on outer worn area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 94,975 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 94,963 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 75,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 59,909 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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AE18 MKU is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 49,974 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 AE18 MKU, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE18 MKU registered?

AE18 MKU is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 April 2018.

Is AE18 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 MKU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE18 MKU have outstanding finance?

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