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FR11 ABK

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,557 mi
Last recorded170,557 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 170,557 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 156,957 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 156,559 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 141,108 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 124,993 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,379 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,199 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 51,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large cassette type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large cassette type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken up

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,315 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,011 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,952 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 30,920 miles

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

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

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 ABK is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FR11 ABK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR11 ABK registered?

FR11 ABK is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is FR11 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 ABK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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