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VN61 YSO

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,468 mi
Last recorded124,468 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 YSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 124,468 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 117,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,840 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,583 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 103,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 96,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,154 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 89,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,182 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 71,538 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers, bump stops broken up

Fail 27 Dec 2018 71,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large cassette type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorbers, bump stops broken up

Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large cassette type (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large cassette type (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 50,152 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 41,733 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 23 Dec 2015 41,733 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Dec 2014 34,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VN61 YSO is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN61 YSO, 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 VN61 YSO registered?

VN61 YSO is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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