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FV61 ZTL

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,629 mi
Last recorded151,629 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 151,629 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 148,733 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 227,499 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 227,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 128,711 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded on top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,955 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 106,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,355 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Nov 2019 98,355 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,903 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,421 miles

rear brake discs slight corrosion

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,600 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,130 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,339 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc corroded

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 ZTL is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV61 ZTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 ZTL registered?

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

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