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GF61 KNU

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,053 mi
Last recorded75,053 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 KNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 75,053 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 75,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 66,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear 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 28 Sep 2023 58,882 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 58,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 52,478 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 52,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,669 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge of tyre is worn indicating a wheel alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge of tyre is worn indicating a wheel alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,231 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 27,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 18,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre pressure warning lamp is on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 15,492 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,820 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated, no damage to cords.

Nearside rear tyre punctured, on extreme edge of tread so not repairable.

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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GF61 KNU is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF61 KNU, 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 GF61 KNU registered?

GF61 KNU is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is GF61 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 KNU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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