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T18 STE

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,179 mi
Last recorded61,179 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 STE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 59,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 55,739 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension corroded

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

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

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

Rear suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 54,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop has perished apart

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop has perished apart

Fail 28 Feb 2022 52,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop has perished apart

Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,884 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 45,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre on 3mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2020 40,625 miles

Bulb Failure On Dashboard For Both Front Sidelights but Working. LED Fitted

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,821 miles

Bulb failure light ON

Headlamps emitting same colour but different intensity white lights, recommend repair.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 35,821 miles

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

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

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

Bulb failure light ON

Headlamps emitting same colour but different intensity white lights, recommend repair.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,201 miles

bulb warning light on but all bulbs working ok

console bushes perished and starting to split

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2017 25,521 miles

bulb warning on ?

front tyres bald on raised tread (edges)

water in o/s/f lamp unit

Fail 25 Feb 2017 25,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bulb warning on ?

front tyres bald on raised tread (edges)

water in o/s/f lamp unit

Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,263 miles

Both rear tyre treads perished n/s also has cut in its tread.

Front position light bulbs have blue tinge and are L E D type causing bulb failure light to come on.

n/s wiper blade split.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 21,263 miles

Both rear tyre treads perished n/s also has cut in its tread.

Front position light bulbs have blue tinge and are L E D type causing bulb failure light to come on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 12,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T18 STE is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 T18 STE, 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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T18 STE is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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