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AP18 BJF

2018 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,550 mi
Last recorded130,550 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Sharan49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 130,550 miles

Tow Bar socket bracket bent & unable to inspect socket.

Fail 16 Jun 2026 130,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tow Bar socket bracket bent & unable to inspect socket.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 120,032 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 120,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 105,353 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 105,353 miles

Registration plate insecure rear number plate (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 85,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,130 miles

6th and 7th seat belts not checked as seats not fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 BJF is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP18 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

AP18 BJF is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is AP18 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 BJF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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