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VU11 PNX

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,084 mi
Last recorded208,084 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 PNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 208,084 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 208,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 204,723 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 202,522 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 177,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 168,931 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 168,862 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipes to fuel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 154,709 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 154,549 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel delivery pipes to fuel pump in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 139,228 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,249 miles

Oil leak ()

engine check light illuminated

Fail 20 Jul 2017 117,096 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

engine check light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 107,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 73,921 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2014 56,078 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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VU11 PNX is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver 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 VU11 PNX, 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 VU11 PNX registered?

VU11 PNX is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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