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WU61 GYT

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,124 mi
Last recorded128,124 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 GYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,124 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 121,218 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,891 miles

Engine cover fitted

Slight play/creaking offside rear wheel

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2019 119,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover fitted

Slight play/creaking offside rear wheel

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 116,010 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside rear reversing light not working

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,376 miles

Clean emissions

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 102,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Clean emissions

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2017 90,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,306 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inside edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 81,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,106 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s front brake pad warning wire connector not conneted and rubbing on rim

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

n/s front brake pad warning wire connector not conneted and rubbing on rim

n/s rear tyre tread worn/bald on inner edge and near limit

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

tyre pressure warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,262 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,735 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WU61 GYT is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU61 GYT, 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 WU61 GYT registered?

WU61 GYT is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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