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YP11 BGU

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,802 mi
Last recorded137,802 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 137,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 137,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 131,703 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside day time running light not working

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded away

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

evidence of add blu leak on lower of tank no leak at time of test

Fail 21 May 2025 131,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside day time running light not working

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded away

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

evidence of add blu leak on lower of tank no leak at time of test

Pass 21 May 2024 124,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on not indicating a fault

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2023 117,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 105,958 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 105,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,761 miles

unable to take emissions reading

visual insp of towbar looks ok

Fail 8 Jan 2021 102,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

front tyres 2.5 + 3 mm + bald on inner edges

rear tyres cracked + bald on inner edges

unable to take emissions reading

visual insp of towbar looks ok

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,463 miles

all tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracked on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2020 96,463 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

all tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracked on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,413 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,036 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge on tyre worn, no cords showing yet

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner edge on tyre worn, no cords showing yet

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wind screen has varies little stone chips but still meets MOT standards

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,198 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

emissions to low for machine due to FAP filter fitted

engine under tray and cover fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,992 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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YP11 BGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP11 BGU, 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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YP11 BGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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