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ML13 XZU

2013 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

201,587 mi
Last recorded201,587 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Sharan80,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 XZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 201,587 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 192,020 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Aug 2023 185,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 179,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 170,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 164,241 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 164,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

tpms light on indicating low pressure

Pass 6 Oct 2021 160,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 143,807 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on the outer edge, 205/60 R16 92V ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, 3.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 132,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear 3rd row seatbelt buckle and clip casing damaged but working as intended

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 118,818 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,638 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 104,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,565 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge deteriating

Fail 13 Oct 2016 56,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge deteriating

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,266 miles

Too clean to get smoke rest result

both front console bushes split

Fail 2 Jun 2016 49,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Too clean to get smoke rest result

both front console bushes split

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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ML13 XZU is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ML13 XZU, 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 ML13 XZU registered?

ML13 XZU is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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