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AP18 ACY

2018 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,039 mi
Last recorded72,039 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Sharan49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 ACY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,039 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 72,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,541 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,585 miles

Offside Rear The O/S seat belt on the third row of seats has been removed as the vehicle has been adapted with a lift fitted in its place.

Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,123 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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AP18 ACY is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue 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 AP18 ACY, 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 AP18 ACY registered?

AP18 ACY is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is AP18 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 ACY 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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