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VU61 NSN

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,812 mi
Last recorded173,812 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 NSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 173,812 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 173,808 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 151,202 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,243 miles

Offside Rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Fail 9 Oct 2019 101,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,745 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 84,742 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,960 miles

Front lower wishbone, rear bushes splitting and perishing.

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

Nearside and Offside rear bump stops split and perished.

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 55,960 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front lower wishbone, rear bushes splitting and perishing.

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

Nearside and Offside rear bump stops split and perished.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,071 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,553 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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VU61 NSN is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black 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 VU61 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

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

Is VU61 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 NSN 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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