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FT11 ZKL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,968 mi
Last recorded142,968 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 ZKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 142,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 134,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,007 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 127,007 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,217 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,001 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 97,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 172,094 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 148,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 131,069 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 131,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,903 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,920 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 108,920 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 81,610 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,815 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 59,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,819 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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FT11 ZKL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZKL, 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 FT11 ZKL registered?

FT11 ZKL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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