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GJ11 XPL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,799 mi
Last recorded106,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 XPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 106,799 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,063 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 93,519 miles

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 10 Feb 2023 89,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 86,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick just below min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread ()

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,501 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,969 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 36,485 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 XPL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPL, 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 GJ11 XPL registered?

GJ11 XPL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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