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VU61 PXL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,827 mi
Last recorded144,827 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 PXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner 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))

emissions too clean

Pass 9 Mar 2022 120,794 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 224,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 207,215 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on both side ()

Rear Coil spring corroded on both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 180,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 153,169 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 153,169 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 12,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 127,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush MARKED (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LENS (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush MARKED (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LENS (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,057 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r light lens damage

rear seat belts not checked - seats folded down

Fail 14 Sep 2015 97,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r light lens damage

rear seat belts not checked - seats folded down

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,696 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 PXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VU61 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

VU61 PXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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