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GJ11 OYF

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,344 mi
Last recorded96,344 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 OYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 96,344 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 96,344 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,569 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 88,917 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 82,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,509 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,139 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 70,191 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 70,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs badly corroded and worn

Fail 5 Feb 2019 70,128 miles

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

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

Both console bushes are deteriorated

Both rear shocks dust cap deteriorated.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,300 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 61,300 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,302 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,695 miles

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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GJ11 OYF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Brown 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 GJ11 OYF, 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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GJ11 OYF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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