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VK61 TKF

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,730 mi
Last recorded125,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 TKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 125,730 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 116,534 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers are loose on shock absorbers

Pass 10 Jul 2024 107,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 97,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,593 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 76,907 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,910 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,148 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,254 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,108 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,043 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 11,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 11,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2014 11,113 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 TKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TKF, 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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What year was VK61 TKF registered?

VK61 TKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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