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FR11 AEL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,169 mi
Last recorded166,169 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 166,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 166,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 146,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 124,037 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 124,037 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,423 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 115,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,349 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,368 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 87,345 miles

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

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

suspect osr inner pad worn advise brake check

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,040 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,929 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,483 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing slightly frayed on edge (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 25,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 AEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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