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FT11 ZLV

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,780 mi
Last recorded172,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 172,780 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 172,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 157,760 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 157,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 143,475 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row Both Sides ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AII Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm (edges low) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 132,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row Both Sides ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AII Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm (edges low) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 121,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,337 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and centre ()

Pass 17 May 2019 99,350 miles

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

emission is too clean to test

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,446 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,271 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2016 72,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,295 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 58,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,617 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 42,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FT11 ZLV, 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 ZLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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