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GX57 NLV

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,170 mi
Last recorded127,170 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 NLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 127,170 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 127,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 113,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,971 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,951 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 76,947 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,041 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one rearmost seat missing at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2014 51,039 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one rearmost seat missing at time of test

strong advise nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,360 miles

light cracking to both rear tyre walls

Fail 12 Jul 2012 31,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

light cracking to both rear tyre walls

Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,616 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO SHOWING PLY

Two rear seats not fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2011 31,570 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO SHOWING PLY

Two rear seats not fitted

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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GX57 NLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GX57 NLV, 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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GX57 NLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 August 2011.

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