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M40 VLR

2013 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,280 mi
Last recorded125,280 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Sharan80,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 VLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 125,280 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 3 Dec 2024 118,413 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,317 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 104,233 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 73,400 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 44,046 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,574 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 29,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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M40 VLR is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M40 VLR, 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 M40 VLR registered?

M40 VLR is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is M40 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 VLR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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