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EY61 OEU

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,479 mi
Last recorded115,479 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 OEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 115,479 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 115,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 109,980 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 109,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 166,493 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 166,493 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 97,228 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 97,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner sections worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Near side & off side front suspension console bushes perished

Near side & off side rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 90,125 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Near side & off side front suspension console bushes perished

Near side & off side rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 74,697 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2020 74,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 58,773 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 58,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,677 miles

Front brake pads slightly worn

Front tyres edges wearing and deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,246 miles

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

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

slight deterioration of offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,006 miles

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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EY61 OEU is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EY61 OEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY61 OEU registered?

EY61 OEU is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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