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FR11 ABX

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,505 mi
Last recorded184,505 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 184,505 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 174,794 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 163,492 miles

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

slight play detected in steering system

Fail 24 Nov 2023 163,492 miles

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

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

slight play detected in steering system

Pass 24 Nov 2022 155,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 148,112 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 148,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 145,553 miles

slight play/knock in steering system

Pass 3 Jun 2019 138,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 126,069 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 126,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 120,845 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 120,845 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 101,155 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,517 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,825 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,040 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,986 miles

Tyres Worn From Inner Edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,384 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,556 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,453 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 12,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ABX is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ABX, 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 ABX registered?

FR11 ABX is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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