MOT Status
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123,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner sidewall pierced . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ61 BVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 GJ61 BVZ, 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 BVZ registered?
GJ61 BVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 September 2011.
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