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FV61 ZVE

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,460 mi
Last recorded162,460 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 162,460 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 141,623 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 114,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,794 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 97,794 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,050 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,381 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner shoulder - replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner shoulder - replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked - vision still good. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp is damaged but secure and working correctly.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner shoulder - replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner shoulder - replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked - vision still good. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp is damaged but secure and working correctly.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 38,566 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 38,566 miles

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

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

Both nearside tyres are worn close to legal limit and very low on their shoulders.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 26,499 miles

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,792 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 19,792 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 12,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside door mirror repeater lens cracked and slightly dim in operation

Fail 5 Dec 2014 12,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside door mirror repeater lens cracked and slightly dim in operation

offside front wiper blade split

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 ZVE is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

FV61 ZVE is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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