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GJ61 HGP

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,645 mi
Last recorded160,645 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 160,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 143,858 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 131,089 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 131,086 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 117,811 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,209 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 98,223 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,384 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.21mm Close to limit!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 76,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.21mm Close to limit!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 HGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HGP, 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

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What year was GJ61 HGP registered?

GJ61 HGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is GJ61 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 HGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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