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VE11 GBZ

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,716 mi
Last recorded118,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 GBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 118,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 116,126 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 111,886 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 111,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 104,207 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 92,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,364 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 84,364 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at banjo bolt (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 82,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,397 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 75,397 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,688 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 52,467 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 52,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge almost to cords

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,420 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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VE11 GBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE11 GBZ, 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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What year was VE11 GBZ registered?

VE11 GBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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