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DA16 FGE

2016 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

222,221 mi
Last recorded222,221 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Sharan66,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 222,221 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2026 221,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 207,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 195,631 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 193,662 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 183,044 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 172,750 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 161,800 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 161,800 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 151,955 miles

Under body trays and covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2022 141,406 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 131,704 miles

all four tyres slightly worn at edges

Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,006 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 121,354 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 121,354 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 113,311 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,918 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,794 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,306 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 75,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 9,304 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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DA16 FGE is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA16 FGE, 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 DA16 FGE registered?

DA16 FGE is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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