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AO68 SFX

2018 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,443 mi
Last recorded45,443 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Sharan49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 SFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 45,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has light cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,565 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped on inner tread

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 32,465 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 32,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 29,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 22,640 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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AO68 SFX is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO68 SFX, 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 AO68 SFX registered?

AO68 SFX is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 November 2018.

Is AO68 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO68 SFX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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