2011 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0L Diesel · LR11 ENT

The Volkswagen Sharan presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 28 March 2026 at 122,613 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, as every annual test from 2024 through 2026 shows clean results with no advisories or mechanical faults raised. The two failed entries on 27 March 2026 and 11 March 2025 are anomalous: both show zero recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than genuine mechanical failure. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The record shows 104,449 miles at the March 2024 test, rising to 114,063 miles by March 2025 and 122,613 miles by March 2026. That equates to roughly 8,500 to 9,500 miles per year, matching the expected average and suggesting steady private or light commercial use rather than neglect or excessive fleet cycling. No gaps exist between annual tests; the owner maintained continuous MOT compliance. Given the absence of any flagged advisories across the three-year record, no recurring wear trends emerge in the suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion zones. The clean history implies previous owners addressed consumables before each test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underside structural integrity and suspension mounting points, as MOT pass sheets with no defects do not capture incipient rust or worn bushes below failure thresholds. The repeated zero-defect failures warrant a DVSA data check to confirm no suppressed test notes exist. Otherwise, the Sharan's documented history supports a low-risk purchase for its age and mileage, provided a pre-sale mechanical appraisal verifies the brake calipers and exhaust emissions remain within tolerance.