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VO61 VGG

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,679 mi
Last recorded166,679 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 VGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 166,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 156,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 148,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 141,314 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 135,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 128,325 miles

Tyre warning light on pre 2012

Pass 13 Aug 2020 120,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,624 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 24 Aug 2016 60,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2015 44,278 miles

child seats fitted

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VGG is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VO61 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

VO61 VGG is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is VO61 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO61 VGG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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