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GX61 SZL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,426 mi
Last recorded86,426 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 SZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,426 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 86,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,120 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 76,120 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bulb out light on dash led lights

Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,639 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 67,639 miles

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

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,699 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/r & n/s ()

Undertrays obscured full underside inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2022 57,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/r & n/s ()

Undertrays obscured full underside inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,563 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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GX61 SZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GX61 SZL, 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 GX61 SZL registered?

GX61 SZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 October 2011.

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