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YK13 NJE

2013 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,047 mi
Last recorded154,047 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Sharan80,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 NJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 154,047 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 154,047 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 146,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (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 ()

Fail 30 Sep 2024 146,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 136,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 136,810 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 127,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 121,017 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 121,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,732 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 106,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 95,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 87,441 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,904 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 49,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YK13 NJE is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK13 NJE, 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 YK13 NJE registered?

YK13 NJE is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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