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FR11 AAU

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,108 mi
Last recorded157,108 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 157,108 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 113,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn quite bad on inside edge

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn quite bad on inside edge

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,771 miles

both front lower rear wishbone buses starting to crack.

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing very low on tread

Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,002 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes has started to crack

rear brake discs in very rusty condition

Fail 11 Aug 2020 95,002 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front wishbone rear bushes has started to crack

rear brake discs in very rusty condition

Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,822 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 88,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,742 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Signs of Ad Blu leak

Pass 6 Aug 2016 59,283 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,301 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 48,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 48,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 35,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 18,345 miles

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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FR11 AAU is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,091 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 FR11 AAU, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FR11 AAU registered?

FR11 AAU is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is FR11 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 AAU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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