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FG61 MLV

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,290 mi
Last recorded101,290 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 MLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 101,290 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 101,290 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 93,053 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 86,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,949 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 72,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 72,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,385 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,189 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,072 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,416 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,151 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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FG61 MLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG61 MLV, 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 FG61 MLV registered?

FG61 MLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 October 2011.

Is FG61 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 MLV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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