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RE61 AAF

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,371 mi
Last recorded78,371 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 AAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 78,369 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,125 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,005 miles

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

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

unable to access rear row of seats due to dog guard bolted in place

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,194 miles

3rd row seats and seat belts unable to be checked due to dog cages.

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holders ()

Rear both shock absorber shrouds loose

upper and under engine and under floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,018 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,105 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

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

under engine, and under floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,179 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2018 55,175 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,403 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,750 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,830 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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RE61 AAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black 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 RE61 AAF, 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 RE61 AAF registered?

RE61 AAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is RE61 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 AAF 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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