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FP61 VNL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

225,391 mi
Last recorded225,391 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 VNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 225,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 190,999 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 180,564 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 167,109 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 167,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 150,020 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 133,664 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge & multiple small cuts to tread

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

O/S/R Tyre worn bold on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,395 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,182 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing bold on inner and cracking

O/S/R Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 97,182 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/R Tyre wearing bold on inner and cracking

O/S/R Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,779 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,423 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

REAR WIPER SMEARING

Fail 4 Apr 2015 53,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACES

FRONT PADS LOW 80-90% WORN

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

REAR WIPER SMEARING

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,174 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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FP61 VNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP61 VNL, 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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FP61 VNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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