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EF13 FWG

2013 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

290,594 mi
Last recorded290,594 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Sharan80,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 FWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 290,594 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 284,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 278,878 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 268,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 268,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 256,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 256,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML staying on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 238,973 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 238,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML not working at all. Should come on with ignition then go off when engine started. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat switch loose, falling into dashboard. (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended function impared due to plastic partition fixings. belt is being trapped. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 213,510 miles

Front exhaust mount insecure

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 199,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 172,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm needs changing immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 16 Dec 2017 163,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 151,526 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 151,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 144,940 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2016 120,682 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 120,682 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,431 miles

under covers fitted

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 102,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,284 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 59,654 miles

emission too clean to detct

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,450 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 43,450 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EF13 FWG is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 80,117 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 EF13 FWG, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF13 FWG registered?

EF13 FWG is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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