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Volkswagen Sharan

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V4 REFMOT history

V4 REF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Sharan first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 218,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
218,055 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V4 REF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Sharan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V4 REF was last recorded at 218,055 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 12,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2020: 180,635 miles, lower than 183,632 miles on 28 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
205,831 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,224 miles
Average per year
13,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,055 miles
  • 2025 – 205,831 miles
  • 2024 – 201,228 miles
  • 2022 – 190,807 miles
  • 2021 – 183,647 miles
  • 2020 – 180,635 miles
  • 2019 – 162,929 miles
  • 2018 – 147,036 miles
  • 2017 – 118,438 miles
  • 2016 – 90,437 miles
  • 2015 – 67,826 miles
  • 2014 – 52,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,055 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    218,055 miles
    Test number
    509472793024
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail218,055 miles (+12,224)1 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,055 miles
    Test number
    745132442495
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass205,831 miles (+4,603)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    205,831 miles
    Test number
    653030680274
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass201,228 miles (+10,421)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    201,228 miles
    Test number
    952036355987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass190,807 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    190,807 miles
    Test number
    999715314338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail190,804 miles (+7,157)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,804 miles
    Test number
    141568648395
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass183,647 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    183,647 miles
    Test number
    542064179714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass180,635 miles (-2,997)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,635 miles
    Test number
    764429703916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail183,632 miles (+5,456)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,632 miles
    Test number
    902597325110
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass178,176 miles (+15,247)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    178,176 miles
    Test number
    920880925340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,929 miles (+15,893)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    162,929 miles
    Test number
    844038892024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,036 miles (+28,598)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,036 miles
    Test number
    557941732609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,438 miles (+28,001)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,438 miles
    Test number
    642390640060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,437 miles (+22,611)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,437 miles
    Test number
    832242574096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,826 miles (+15,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,826 miles
    Test number
    195532075098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    588646774098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V4 REF

Does V4 REF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V4 REF is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V4 REF?
The MOT on V4 REF is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V4 REF done?
V4 REF was recorded at 218,055 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 13,687 miles a year.
Has V4 REF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V4 REF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V4 REF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V4 REF find?
V4 REF passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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