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FV61 WVW

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,066 mi
Last recorded165,066 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 WVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 165,066 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 134,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 124,540 miles

nail in near side front tyre

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 6 Oct 2023 124,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in near side front tyre

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,745 miles

signs of a leak from add blue tank

Fail 21 Oct 2022 112,745 miles

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

signs of a leak from add blue tank

Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 69,674 miles

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

Fuel flap damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,483 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 45,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre unevenly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,541 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,699 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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FV61 WVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FV61 WVW, 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 FV61 WVW registered?

FV61 WVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 4 December 2011.

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