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YJ61 WFU

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,677 mi
Last recorded89,677 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 WFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 89,677 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 89,608 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,768 miles

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

front and rear registration plates smaller size due plate holder size (imported vehicle)

Pass 1 Dec 2023 73,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 73,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 67,236 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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YJ61 WFU is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ61 WFU, 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 YJ61 WFU registered?

YJ61 WFU is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YJ61 WFU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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