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VU61 RWF

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,652 mi
Last recorded162,652 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 162,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,776 miles

Both front lower rear wishbone bushes becoming weak.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 143,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 131,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,923 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 101,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 2.0mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,845 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,459 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly - almost down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres scrubbing on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

eml lamp 'on'

Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,810 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 58,810 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)

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 RWF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RWF, 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 RWF registered?

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

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