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VK61 KTA

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,978 mi
Last recorded87,978 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 87,978 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TRAILLING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

​​Rear sub-frame /Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Oct 2024 85,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 82,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 78,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 73,659 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 72,613 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 62,533 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 56,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KTA is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KTA, 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 KTA registered?

VK61 KTA is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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