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VC11 ABC

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

213,559 mi
Last recorded213,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC11 ABC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 213,559 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,springs,lower arms

Fail 4 Jul 2024 213,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,springs,lower arms

Pass 26 Jul 2023 209,650 miles

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

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 22 Aug 2022 199,967 miles

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

surface corrosion rearsubframe,suspension

tpms light on

Fail 19 Aug 2022 199,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion rearsubframe,suspension

tpms light on

Pass 23 Aug 2021 190,582 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,rear lower arms,rear springs

Pass 21 Sep 2020 190,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 148,149 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 148,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 117,165 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 177,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 107,813 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 107,809 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 76,313 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,300 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 27,730 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,600 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting but cleared screen at time of test

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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VC11 ABC is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VC11 ABC, 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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VC11 ABC is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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