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BV16 FFL

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,004 mi
Last recorded47,004 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 47,004 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 40,792 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 40,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,293 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 29,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 23,760 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 23,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 15,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

under trays

Pass 13 Mar 2019 11,639 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 11,639 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (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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BV16 FFL is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 66,088 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 BV16 FFL, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV16 FFL registered?

BV16 FFL is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is BV16 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 FFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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