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AO18 ZYG

2018 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

240,594 mi
Last recorded240,594 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Sharan49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 ZYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 240,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 216,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 189,476 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 165,593 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 151,140 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 147,711 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,806 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 15,490 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 15,470 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 15,457 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Off side rear tyre perished slightly between inner tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th and 7th ()

Fail 24 Jun 2021 14,356 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Off side rear tyre perished slightly between inner tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th and 7th ()

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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AO18 ZYG is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO18 ZYG, 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 AO18 ZYG registered?

AO18 ZYG is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is AO18 ZYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 ZYG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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