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BA55 BAL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,748 mi
Last recorded95,748 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 BAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,468 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,090 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 88,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,930 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 84,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Hand brake warning light on

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,013 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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BA55 BAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA55 BAL, 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 BA55 BAL registered?

BA55 BAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is BA55 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 BAL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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