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NJ13 LVL

2013 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,443 mi
Last recorded168,443 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Sharan80,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 LVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 168,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 142,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 2.5mm outer edge smooth no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

noise on engine when accelerating

Fail 3 Aug 2022 142,602 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm outer edge smooth no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 2.5mm outer edge smooth no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

noise on engine when accelerating

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,018 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 111,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,617 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 54% (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine cover and undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 54% (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine cover and undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,463 miles

Emission no reading

Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,432 miles

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,649 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NJ13 LVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJ13 LVL, 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 NJ13 LVL registered?

NJ13 LVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is NJ13 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ13 LVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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