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SM11 AYD

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 AYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 119,450 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 119,449 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 115,815 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 115,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,349 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Fail 25 Oct 2023 110,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,182 miles

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear leveler has cable tie repair

Fail 27 Oct 2022 103,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear leveler has cable tie repair

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,185 miles

Rear headlamp level rod has cable tie repair.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,227 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,166 miles

unable to fully check rear seat belts x3 child seats fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 36,438 miles

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode

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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SM11 AYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM11 AYD, 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

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What year was SM11 AYD registered?

SM11 AYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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