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WJ11 WPL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,889 mi
Last recorded156,889 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 WPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 156,889 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 156,888 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 141,124 miles

last rowe of seats folded no full belt check

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2024 124,327 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2024 124,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2023 114,147 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2022 105,083 miles

rear most row of seats folded down full belt check not carried out

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,786 miles

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,042 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,465 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,910 miles

too clean to obtain smoke reading

n/s sideloading door hard to operate by handle

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,909 miles

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

n/s sideloading door hard to operate by handle

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,954 miles

faint wiper mark across screen

rear tyres out of shape

to clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Mar 2015 40,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

to clean to obtain smoke reading

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,920 miles

to clean to obtain smoke reading

Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,461 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

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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WJ11 WPL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver 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 WJ11 WPL, 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 WJ11 WPL registered?

WJ11 WPL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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