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RJ61 OAL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,407 mi
Last recorded88,407 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 OAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 88,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 83,140 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 83,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,403 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,255 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 62,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,006 miles

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,030 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 28,789 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 15,960 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 10,136 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 5,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of middle row offside and nearside rear adult belt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ61 OAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey 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 RJ61 OAL, 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 RJ61 OAL registered?

RJ61 OAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is RJ61 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 OAL 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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