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VK61 KSJ

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,730 mi
Last recorded120,730 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 KSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 120,730 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 112,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,854 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,286 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,528 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 83,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 62,801 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 53,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,565 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,421 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 13,401 miles

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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VK61 KSJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK61 KSJ, 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 VK61 KSJ registered?

VK61 KSJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is VK61 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 KSJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK61 KSJ have outstanding finance?

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