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FR11 ACX

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,627 mi
Last recorded112,627 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 112,627 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 112,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing thin on edges

unable to properly inspect rear additional seats due dog cage fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2025 100,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

unable to properly inspect rear additional seats due dog cage fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,743 miles

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

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

Unable to properly inspect additional folded rear seats and belts due to dog guard in boot.

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Unable to properly inspect rear seats and belts due to dog guard in boot.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 56,829 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,375 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 50,373 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,969 miles

Engine cover and under tray obstructing view of some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,818 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,818 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,699 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,333 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 36,333 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ACX is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ACX, 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 ACX registered?

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

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