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GD55 WAY

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

White Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,877 mi
Last recorded83,877 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD55 WAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 83,877 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and Offside Rear

Fail 7 Jul 2026 83,875 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and Offside Rear

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 75,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside tyres inner edge slight wear

tyre light on advise check and reset

Fail 19 Jun 2025 75,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside tyres inner edge slight wear

tyre light on advise check and reset

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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GD55 WAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GD55 WAY, 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 GD55 WAY registered?

GD55 WAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is GD55 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD55 WAY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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