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FR61 GFY

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 GFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 140,362 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushs * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 140,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushs * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 120,781 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 102,597 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 102,596 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 89,506 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 89,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 78,407 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 64,508 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,694 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,056 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 38,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,786 miles

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 18,135 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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FR61 GFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FR61 GFY, 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 FR61 GFY registered?

FR61 GFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is FR61 GFY safe to buy?

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