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ADY 503D

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

197,421 mi
Last recorded197,421 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 503D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 197,421 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 182,065 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2024 166,547 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 153,889 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2022 144,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,322 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 132,626 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 125,835 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 120,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 111,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly lipped

child seat fitted to n/s/r adult belt

fornt brake discs lipped

seats in boot not in use

Fail 23 Jul 2014 92,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly lipped

child seat fitted to n/s/r adult belt

fornt brake discs lipped

seats in boot not in use

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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ADY 503D is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ADY 503D, 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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ADY 503D is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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