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AK16 LAN

2018 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,140 mi
Last recorded125,140 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Sharan49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 LAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 125,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 115,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 101,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 73,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,696 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 44,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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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AK16 LAN is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AK16 LAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 LAN registered?

AK16 LAN is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is AK16 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 LAN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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