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FY13 ZBV

2013 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,003 mi
Last recorded189,003 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Sharan80,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 ZBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 189,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2025 177,704 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 177,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 172,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 164,518 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 154,192 miles

Low trye pressure warning lamp on

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 154,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Low trye pressure warning lamp on

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 145,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 132,528 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 125,311 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,533 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,954 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 113,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush excessively worn (lower arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush excessively worn (lower arm) (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,326 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,306 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,633 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,204 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 10,322 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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FY13 ZBV is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

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

Is FY13 ZBV safe to buy?

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