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VU61 NJE

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,487 mi
Last recorded147,487 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 NJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 147,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner sidelight part on it not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight binding on brake

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing front bushes worn and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 139,322 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet poor

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 132,399 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Underside of vehicle corroded) (Axle

Pass 6 Feb 2023 123,636 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 114,738 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,314 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,051 miles

Central Upper brake light slightly obscured by bicycle rack

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,522 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,215 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

emissions not detected

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,449 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 45,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,137 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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VU61 NJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU61 NJE, 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 VU61 NJE registered?

VU61 NJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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