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AJ11 XBM

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

325,210 mi
Last recorded325,210 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 XBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 325,210 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 3 Dec 2019 305,203 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 305,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 282,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 282,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 254,100 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 254,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 225,163 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 225,163 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 191,892 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 191,892 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 161,212 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 161,212 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 135,275 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,300 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 109,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,146 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,325 miles

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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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AJ11 XBM 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 65%.

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 AJ11 XBM, 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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AJ11 XBM is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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