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FV61 ZTJ

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,160 mi
Last recorded135,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 135,160 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/f side repeater dull

Pass 22 Dec 2025 134,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 134,763 miles

Front Position lamp not working n.s.f and o.s.f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,519 miles

Covers fitted

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

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2025 124,519 miles

Covers fitted

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2024 114,438 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 114,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,932 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 106,914 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,277 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops worn snapped

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,806 miles

both rear bump stops worn snapped

Fail 2 Dec 2019 77,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear bump stops worn snapped

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,157 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 65,157 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 51,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorating

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2016 38,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,076 miles

Offside Front side repeater damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,463 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 ZTJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV61 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

FV61 ZTJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is FV61 ZTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 ZTJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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