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T29 GJS

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,207 mi
Last recorded165,207 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 GJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 165,207 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 160,227 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 160,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,724 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2023 155,724 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 150,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 148,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 148,458 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 142,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 185,832 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 167,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres have their inner edges worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,288 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 83,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T29 GJS 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 T29 GJS, 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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T29 GJS is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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