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RE61 PXN

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,380 mi
Last recorded145,380 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 PXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 145,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 140,104 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 133,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 128,628 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,357 miles

Offside Wiper smearing slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2022 124,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Wiper smearing slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,816 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 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,863 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2017 100,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,819 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,484 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 81,484 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' bracket removed (8.3.1e)

Front number plate in poor condition

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal 1.7mm of tread 1.6 is the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear bump stops badly perished and worn

sat nav mount removed from windscreen for MOT

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 PXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PXN, 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 RE61 PXN registered?

RE61 PXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is RE61 PXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 PXN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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