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GL61 EHE

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,331 mi
Last recorded156,331 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 EHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 156,331 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 156,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 28 Jul 2025 139,523 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2025 139,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 122,487 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 122,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 109,186 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 109,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,732 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 99,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,175 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2018 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,362 miles

rev limiter too low for t.d. smoke test

Fail 1 Dec 2017 57,362 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rev limiter too low for t.d. smoke test

Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (4.1.E.1)

rev limit too low for td testing

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,169 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front on minimum tread depth and area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front and n/s rear tyres balding inner edges ? tracking wear ?

rear row seats and belts below loaded rear section- not testable

Fail 5 Dec 2014 34,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front and n/s rear tyres balding inner edges ? tracking wear ?

rear row seats and belts below loaded rear section- not testable

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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GL61 EHE is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GL61 EHE, 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 GL61 EHE registered?

GL61 EHE is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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