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BW65 FGV

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,366 mi
Last recorded113,366 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 FGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 113,366 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 113,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 105,895 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 94,799 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 73,465 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,451 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil low

Fail 5 Feb 2019 58,451 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine oil low

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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BW65 FGV is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW65 FGV, 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 BW65 FGV registered?

BW65 FGV is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 February 2016.

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