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SB11 XLA

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,050 mi
Last recorded71,050 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 XLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 71,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2026 69,798 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 67,187 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2024 62,479 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 62,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 56,249 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 56,248 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,954 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing in tread.

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,303 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 50,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back front lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back front lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 48,928 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,731 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,410 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2017 27,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,135 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,388 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,033 miles

both rear tyres perished

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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SB11 XLA 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 83.3%.

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 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 SB11 XLA, 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 SB11 XLA registered?

SB11 XLA is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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