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AK11 DMX

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,331 mi
Last recorded131,331 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 DMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 131,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 123,011 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge as out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reversing light not working but n/s/r is working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 102,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 91,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,152 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on shoulders

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 82,152 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on shoulders

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,954 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 56,672 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 56,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner edge & tyre wall bulged (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer edges multiple cuts (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low approx. 30% remain

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear (rear),nearside and centre middle(rear) ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and going out of shape, and close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,641 miles

rear tyres going out of shape/rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,463 miles

Oil leak

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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AK11 DMX is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black 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 AK11 DMX, 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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AK11 DMX is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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