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GJ61 BVT

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,328 mi
Last recorded116,328 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 BVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 116,328 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 107,180 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,611 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 96,611 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,652 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,773 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,279 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,725 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,955 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 45,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,342 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2015 37,342 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,067 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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GJ61 BVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver 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 GJ61 BVT, 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 GJ61 BVT registered?

GJ61 BVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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