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GJ61 BVZ

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,059 mi
Last recorded123,059 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 BVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 123,059 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 123,058 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 119,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,451 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 116,449 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 111,415 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 111,413 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 99,639 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 99,637 miles

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) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,974 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 92,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,759 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 83,355 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2018 72,657 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 72,657 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2017 61,977 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 51,101 miles

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)

Fail 26 May 2016 51,099 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,913 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 34,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,583 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 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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