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FY61 HSV

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,941 mi
Last recorded181,941 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 HSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 181,941 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 168,657 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 156,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 144,974 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 133,758 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 119,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top, should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner center tread ,and inner shoulder wearing thin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 107,681 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 102,472 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,317 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,589 miles

emissions lamp on dash on

rear nearside tyre outer edge worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,693 miles

suspect object behind back plate off side fron wheel rattle on rotation

Fail 16 Sep 2014 37,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

suspect object behind back plate off side fron wheel rattle on rotation

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 HSV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY61 HSV, 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

How do I check the history of FY61 HSV?

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What year was FY61 HSV registered?

FY61 HSV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is FY61 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 HSV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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