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SL61 LJZ

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,696 mi
Last recorded103,696 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 LJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 103,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill has been repaired & undersealed

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 103,693 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 99,547 miles

both top strut mounts worn

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,554 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,584 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,675 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,540 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 69,519 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,763 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,595 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,651 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,404 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,903 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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SL61 LJZ 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 SL61 LJZ, 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 SL61 LJZ registered?

SL61 LJZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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