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GJ13 USP

2013 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,597 mi
Last recorded100,597 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Sharan80,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 USP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 100,597 miles

Both rear bump stops split in two

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSR lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

O/S/R/R inner seat belt clasp casing missing, belt operating as intended.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 100,594 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Suspension arm mounting bolt broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops split in two

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSR lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

O/S/R/R inner seat belt clasp casing missing, belt operating as intended.

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 95,469 miles

Both rear bump stops split in two

Front and rear wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

O/S/R/R inner seat belt clasp casing missing, belt operating as intended.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear pads low getting low, approx 3mm

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,269 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,299 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm, perished and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bump stops breaking up

Fail 6 Dec 2021 70,296 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm, perished and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bump stops breaking up

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,205 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 58,341 miles

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2019 58,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,229 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 18 Dec 2017 44,629 miles

clean emissions

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,759 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 37,759 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,582 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 29,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GJ13 USP is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ13 USP, 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 GJ13 USP registered?

GJ13 USP is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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