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FT11 KNL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

239,046 mi
Last recorded239,046 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 KNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 239,046 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 236,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 235,096 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 235,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 233,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 223,888 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2021 217,439 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 208,654 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 208,654 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 207,613 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 198,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 189,094 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 189,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 173,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 160,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 149,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 144,109 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,038 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,601 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,685 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 79,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,082 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 59,082 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,553 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 47,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,561 miles

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

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

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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FT11 KNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FT11 KNL, 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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FT11 KNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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