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FY61 HSG

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,833 mi
Last recorded99,833 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 HSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 99,833 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 99,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 77,195 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,822 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,963 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,705 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 63,701 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 53,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and wear on inner facings (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 53,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and wear on inner facings (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,253 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

windscreen slightly scratched in swept area

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,792 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wiper torn

Pass 27 Nov 2014 23,002 miles

o/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2014 23,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s steering arm has slight play

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)

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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FY61 HSG is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY61 HSG, 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 FY61 HSG registered?

FY61 HSG is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is FY61 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 HSG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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