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FY13 ZBT

2013 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,709 mi
Last recorded141,709 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Sharan80,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 ZBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 141,709 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 137,263 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 129,779 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 129,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 115,140 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 115,131 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 114,159 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 106,574 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 106,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,222 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 93,222 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,006 miles

Front all brake pads getting low

Offside Front getting low 215/60x16 contiseal

Offside Rear wearing on inner tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,029 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre on legal limits

centre row offside outer seat belt checked around child seat

engine covers fitted

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 30 Mar 2016 34,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

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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FY13 ZBT is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY13 ZBT, 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 FY13 ZBT registered?

FY13 ZBT is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 5 April 2013.

Is FY13 ZBT safe to buy?

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