2011 Volkswagen Sharan · 7,291 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2011 Volkswagen Sharans fail 30.3% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Sharan years (7,291 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 30.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 108,739
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,291
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.5% of tests fail here (14% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.3%
- Lights and electrics11.1%
- Tyres8.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
- Brakes4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.23%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.33%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.95%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.55%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Side repeater not working 2.21%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.63%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.08%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (5.18%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.66%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Sharans fail 30.3% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Sharan years (7,291 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.23% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.33% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Sharan shows 108,739 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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