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GJ61 HGL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,237 mi
Last recorded86,237 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,736 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 75,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine oil level low

various under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2019 67,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

various under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2018 57,867 miles

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

engine shields fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 22 Aug 2018 57,414 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine shields fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,905 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 45,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,641 miles

Advise child seats

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 37,462 miles

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

Advise child seats

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,722 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 HGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HGL, 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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GJ61 HGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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