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RF11 EKL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,461 mi
Last recorded161,461 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 EKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 161,461 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components have corrosion

has under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2025 157,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

has under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 151,070 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 151,057 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Aug 2023 143,238 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 143,236 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,363 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

has under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2022 133,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

has under trays fitted

tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Sep 2021 125,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 117,287 miles

has under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 105,798 miles

has under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 105,798 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

has under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,311 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2018 93,309 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner lamp not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,734 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,956 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory --- very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f bumper damaged + o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f fog light missing

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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RF11 EKL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey 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 RF11 EKL, 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 RF11 EKL registered?

RF11 EKL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is RF11 EKL safe to buy?

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