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VE11 LXY

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

220,118 mi
Last recorded220,118 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 LXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 220,118 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 220,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 193,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 193,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 171,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 146,864 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 134,567 miles

Front both tyres are feathering on the inner treads

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 126,195 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,615 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,506 miles

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 14 Sep 2016 71,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,006 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,474 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,037 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,894 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 LXY 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXY, 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 LXY registered?

VE11 LXY is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 August 2011.

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