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FT11 ZKN

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,282 mi
Last recorded137,282 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 137,282 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 125,735 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 125,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 116,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 107,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 100,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,357 miles

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

Zero readings

Fail 5 Nov 2020 93,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Zero readings

Pass 16 Nov 2019 90,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 90,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,521 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,190 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,590 miles

Front Brake pads low (performance not affected)

Rear brake discs in poor condition (performance not affected)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,860 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 38,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,467 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 9,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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