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YG61 PZP

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,754 mi
Last recorded131,754 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 PZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 131,754 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2025 131,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2025 131,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,631 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 124,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,520 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,332 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2022 98,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,050 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,487 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 79,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,780 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Both sides, Shock absorber bump stops separated and perished

Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded and scored on inner face

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

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

both rear bump stops split

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,073 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to wear lip on disc (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to wear lip on disc (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,532 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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YG61 PZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YG61 PZP, 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.

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What year was YG61 PZP registered?

YG61 PZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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