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VE61 OWV

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

272,973 mi
Last recorded272,973 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 OWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 272,973 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 272,946 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn excessively

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn excessively

Pass 30 May 2023 254,021 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 253,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 238,365 miles

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 220,781 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 198,056 miles

drivers door check strap loose.

Fail 30 Mar 2020 198,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

drivers door check loose.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 173,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,084 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear bumpstops deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,894 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,894 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure NS middle seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,561 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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VE61 OWV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE61 OWV, 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 VE61 OWV registered?

VE61 OWV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is VE61 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 OWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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