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SJ61 XMH

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,930 mi
Last recorded132,930 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 XMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 132,930 miles

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

Rear wiper defective

Fail 8 Jan 2026 132,930 miles

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

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

Offside 1 of 2 reversing lamps not working

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 11 Oct 2024 121,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,544 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 98,887 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,738 miles

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

cat converter slightly rattling

Fail 2 Feb 2021 92,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cat converter slightly rattling

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,561 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 89,561 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared non present code (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,763 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 76,763 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,412 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 64,412 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,217 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 57,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,510 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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SJ61 XMH is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SJ61 XMH, 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 SJ61 XMH registered?

SJ61 XMH is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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