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2021 Volkswagen Sharan 1.4L Petrol · GU71 BPO

GU71 BPO

2021 Volkswagen Sharan (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2021. Recorded mileage 52,069 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
Year / Origin
2021 · Canterbury
MOT Status
Valid until 18/08/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/09/2026)
Recorded Mileage
52,069 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/09/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2021
Engine
1395cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 31 July 2025 at 52,069 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the failure recorded just two days prior to that pass involved minor electrical issues specifically the nearside dipped beam and an inoperative registration plate lamp. These faults were rectified immediately, suggesting the owner is proactive in addressing basic compliance failures rather than showing signs of mechanical neglect or structural decay. The mileage progression is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. Between the August 2024 test at 39,624 miles and the July 2025 test at 52,069 miles, the car covered 12,445 miles in eleven months. This indicates regular highway use which is generally beneficial for preventing brake corrosion and engine components from seizing. The lack of advisories in the two most recent tests suggests that the suspension, braking system, and exhaust components remained in good condition during those intervals. Since the recent failures were limited to lighting components, a buyer should verify the integrity of the wiring loom and bulb sockets to ensure no intermittent faults remain. The MOT record shows no history of structural rust or mechanical failures, but a physical inspection should still focus on the wear of suspension bushes and the condition of the brake discs given the consistent mileage. The overall clean history since its registration implies a vehicle that has been well-maintained according to standard operational intervals.

GU71 BPO Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
  • 52,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
57
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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GU71 BPO Mileage History

  1. 20/08/202439,624 mi
  2. 29/07/202552,069 mi+12,445 mi
  3. 31/07/202552,069 mi

Average of roughly 13,179 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

GU71 BPO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Jun 2026, 17:58
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volkswagen Sharan (GU71 BPO) between August 2024 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.

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