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FV61 VYR

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,942 mi
Last recorded154,942 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 VYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 154,942 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 147,289 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 147,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn down to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 123,771 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 123,762 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc also corroded inner braking surface (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working wingmirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,074 miles

Center seat row full of child seats. Unable to inspect adult belts

Fail 31 Aug 2023 100,074 miles

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

Center seat row full of child seats. Unable to inspect adult belts

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,377 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 86,376 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,623 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall damage 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 73,179 miles

rearmost seats folded down no belt check

Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,375 miles

rearmost seats folded down no belt check

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats folded down no belt check

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,315 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 51,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 60 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,154 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,092 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 34,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FV61 VYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV61 VYR, 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 FV61 VYR registered?

FV61 VYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is FV61 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 VYR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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