2011 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0L Diesel · FR11 ADZ

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 27 June 2025 at 141 778 miles failed because the offside registration plate lamp was inoperative and the nearside headlamp did not operate on dipped beam. Earlier records show a pattern of more serious mechanical failures—tyre wear, suspension corrosion, missing rear seat and brake‑related advisories—yet the recent history indicates an improving trend with only lighting defects remaining. Overall, the maintenance trajectory is stabilising rather than deteriorating. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 9 500–10 000 miles per year, which is typical for a 14‑year‑old vehicle. The gap between the July 2024 test (130 169 miles) and the June 2025 test (141 778 miles) represents a 11 609‑mile increase in just eleven months, suggesting a higher usage period. Some years contain duplicate entries (2021 and 2025) that indicate rapid re‑testing after failures, while other years show only a single pass, implying limited inspection frequency. A buyer should inspect the front offside tyre for edge wear and the rear near‑side tyre for similar deterioration, as repeated wear advisories point to uneven loading or alignment issues. The rear coil spring should be examined for corrosion noted in the July 2022 test, and the rear suspension bump stop inspected for the break recorded in June 2021. The anti‑roll bar ball joint dust cover fitted in 2020 should be checked for dirt ingress, and the headlamp dipped beam verified for operation. The registration plate lamp and its housing need confirmation of functionality, and the rear passenger seat must be present with an intact seat‑belt anchorage, as its absence was a safety failure in 2021. Finally, the under‑trays fitted throughout the history should be inspected for secure mounting and corrosion, and the brake discs and calipers examined for binding or uneven wear, despite no explicit failures.