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FY63 MDZ

2013 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Sharan80,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 MDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 121,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle components corroded but not excessive

Fail 16 Mar 2026 121,555 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle components corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Dec 2024 119,665 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,901 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 116,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in NSF leading wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 116,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,024 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,061 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 64,048 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,924 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 36,900 miles

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

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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FY63 MDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY63 MDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY63 MDZ registered?

FY63 MDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 7 October 2013.

Is FY63 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY63 MDZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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