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Volkswagen Sharan

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

R16 ELAMOT history

R16 ELA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Sharan first used on 10 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 80,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

R16 ELA grey Volkswagen Sharan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Sharan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,741 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Sharan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ELA was last recorded at 80,741 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 6,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,899 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,842 miles
Average per year
8,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,741 miles
  • 2025 – 73,899 miles
  • 2024 – 66,781 miles
  • 2023 – 58,953 miles
  • 2022 – 50,271 miles
  • 2021 – 39,721 miles
  • 2020 – 32,107 miles
  • 2019 – 23,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,741 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,741 miles (+6,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,741 miles
    Test number
    378779824313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass73,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    214838729743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail73,897 miles (+7,116)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,897 miles
    Test number
    518965542827
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass66,781 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,781 miles
    Test number
    776840809650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,953 miles (+8,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,953 miles
    Test number
    455810540215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass50,271 miles (+10,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,271 miles
    Test number
    203576919859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass39,721 miles (+7,614)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,721 miles
    Test number
    840223104543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,107 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,107 miles
    Test number
    676920531010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    23,654 miles
    Test number
    763894564969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about R16 ELA

Does R16 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ELA is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 ELA?
The MOT on R16 ELA is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ELA done?
R16 ELA was recorded at 80,741 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,216 miles a year.
Has R16 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ELA has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 ELA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 ELA find?
R16 ELA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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