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GJ63 VEK

2013 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,739 mi
Last recorded105,739 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Sharan80,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ63 VEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 105,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes perishing cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 105,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cuts to cords exposed / perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes perishing cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush bearing NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder ZERO tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder ZERO tread / stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 98,682 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 98,660 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Advise OIL level on dip stick below min mark DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,186 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 90,781 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,243 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Below min mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear size 215 / 60 x16 prestivo (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ZERO tread inner shoulder NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 76,231 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Below min mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak Coolant in header tank below min mark / possible leak ()

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear size 215 / 60 x16 prestivo (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ZERO tread inner shoulder NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,444 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both front lower arms Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Advise tyre has nail in tread puncture in shoulder / tyre perishing/ cracks tyre size 215/60 x16 Maxxis (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,285 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 30,882 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,538 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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GJ63 VEK is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ63 VEK, 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 GJ63 VEK registered?

GJ63 VEK is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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