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SO11 BGF

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

198,027 mi
Last recorded198,027 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 BGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 198,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 195,676 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 195,676 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 183,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 183,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 176,553 miles

Offside Front sun visor insecure, drivers view.

Offside Rear slight dampness on fuel pipes/connector

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 176,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front sun visor insecure, drivers view.

Offside Rear slight dampness on fuel pipes/connector

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 154,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 154,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 149,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,084 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 109,647 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 96,638 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 96,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 77,944 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,655 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 60,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 56,206 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 44,693 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,693 miles

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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SO11 BGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SO11 BGF, 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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SO11 BGF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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