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AO18 ZYK

2018 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,496 mi
Last recorded95,496 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Sharan49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 ZYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 95,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,495 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,221 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 63,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,885 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and edges worn smooth. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread also has cut ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 49,885 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and edges worn smooth. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread also has cut ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

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 ZYK is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYK, 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

How do I check the history of AO18 ZYK?

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What year was AO18 ZYK registered?

AO18 ZYK is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AO18 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 ZYK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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