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VO61 RVZ

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,797 mi
Last recorded168,797 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 RVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 168,797 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 156,554 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing from centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 156,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing from centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 147,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 144,031 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 144,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear pads look low, limited vision advise wheels off inspection asap

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 133,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,380 miles

rear tyres distorted on inner 1/8th of tread ,advise renewing asap 215/60/16

Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,552 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 101,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 66,961 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,973 miles

beam setter set to zero

different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,795 miles

Front and Rear registration plates deteriorated. Front worse.

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 45,795 miles

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

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

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

Front and Rear registration plates deteriorated. Front worse.

Front brake discs worn.

NS headlamp cracked.

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,326 miles

Front and Rear registration plates deteriorated.

NSR and OSR tyres showing cracks between treads and also uneven wear on inner edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 20,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and Rear registration plates deteriorated.

NSR and OSR tyres showing cracks between treads and also uneven wear on inner edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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VO61 RVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VO61 RVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO61 RVZ registered?

VO61 RVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is VO61 RVZ safe to buy?

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