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GJ18 FTK

2018 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,703 mi
Last recorded112,703 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Sharan49,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 FTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 112,703 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tread cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,207 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front and o/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,363 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 68,363 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pad wear indicator fouling wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,815 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 50,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,224 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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GJ18 FTK is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 49,974 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 GJ18 FTK, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ18 FTK registered?

GJ18 FTK is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 14 March 2018.

Is GJ18 FTK safe to buy?

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