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RO61 KVC

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,173 mi
Last recorded143,173 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 KVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 143,173 miles

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2024 139,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn + bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 139,401 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn + bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 128,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 117,891 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre perishing and badly worn on inner edge - stepped tread

Fail 27 Jul 2022 117,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre perishing and badly worn on inner edge - stepped tread

Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 109,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,045 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,633 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,414 miles

Offside Front O/S Front door stay bracket bolt loose

Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S Rear brake pads worn below the legal requirement (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S Rear brake pads worn close to the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front O/S Front door stay bracket bolt loose

Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,199 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 50,199 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stuff hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,018 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,018 miles

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

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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RO61 KVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RO61 KVC, 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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RO61 KVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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