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SIW 68

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,593 mi
Last recorded125,593 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 68
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 125,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2025 122,898 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 122,745 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 114,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 107,133 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 107,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,825 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 98,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 90,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,678 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 77,572 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,378 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,363 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,848 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 26,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SIW 68 is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SIW 68, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SIW 68?

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What year was SIW 68 registered?

SIW 68 is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is SIW 68 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 68 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIW 68 have outstanding finance?

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