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DU61 OUJ

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,546 mi
Last recorded138,546 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 OUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 138,546 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 138,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 133,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 133,176 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,421 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,223 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 113,220 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 104,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,867 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 89,951 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 89,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear bump stop perished and split

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both brake hoses starting to bulge under pressure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm, bald inner edge and outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shocker bump stops perished and split

third row of seats not in use at time of test, seatbelts and seats not checked

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,935 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished and split

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,642 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?

Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
9,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
83,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,436
position lamp(s) not working 30,096
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,789
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 21,026
Stop lamp not working 20,203
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DU61 OUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Sharan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU61 OUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Sharan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU61 OUJ registered?

DU61 OUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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