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SL61 YBV

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

303,214 mi
Last recorded303,214 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 YBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 303,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 264,981 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 231,476 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 197,819 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 197,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 168,548 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 168,533 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,982 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 144,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,385 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 107,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,164 miles

rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,964 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 YBV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL61 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

SL61 YBV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is SL61 YBV safe to buy?

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