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RV61 ZFR

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,932 mi
Last recorded130,932 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 ZFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 130,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlight loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 122,353 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,193 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,944 miles

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 95,944 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,168 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central right (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 91,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central right (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,030 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,524 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear sub-frame has surface corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2018 77,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

rear sub-frame has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,242 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner + outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,738 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,612 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 49,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

body has slight damage

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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RV61 ZFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV61 ZFR, 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 RV61 ZFR registered?

RV61 ZFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is RV61 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 ZFR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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