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AO68 VNU

2018 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,612 mi
Last recorded84,612 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Sharan49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 VNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 84,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 83,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 83,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,639 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 81,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 79,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 71,193 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,334 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 56,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 49,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 39,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 34,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,948 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 VNU is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO68 VNU, 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 AO68 VNU registered?

AO68 VNU is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 December 2018.

Is AO68 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO68 VNU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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