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GJ61 LFG

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,399 mi
Last recorded166,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 166,399 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 166,399 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light lit on the dash (7.1.6 (a))

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 23 Nov 2023 150,518 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 141,033 miles

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 3 Dec 2021 131,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 127,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,209 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 120,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,447 miles

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 13 Sep 2017 100,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,548 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,351 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,646 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,799 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,767 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 19,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,616 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 LFG is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFG, 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 LFG registered?

GJ61 LFG is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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