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VU61 NKP

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,083 mi
Last recorded220,083 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 NKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 220,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sill damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 213,491 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 209,888 miles

N/S/R lower body seal is damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fog light insecure offside front

rear seat belt can not be tested as the car is full

Fail 27 Dec 2023 209,888 miles

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

N/S/R lower body seal is damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fog light insecure offside front

rear seat belt can not be tested as the car is full

Pass 29 Dec 2022 202,276 miles

Both secondary rear ,nearside rear and central seats and belts not tested. Vehicle full at time of test

Nearside rear lower body seal is damaged

Offside front fog light is insecure (law from april 2018)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 202,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Both secondary rear ,nearside rear and central seats and belts not tested. Vehicle full at time of test

Nearside rear lower body seal is damaged

Offside front fog light is insecure (law from april 2018)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 196,522 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 184,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

coolant level at minimum mark

Pass 14 Aug 2019 168,074 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 148,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,993 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 136,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,497 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,462 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 104,461 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear edge wear

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 93,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops perished

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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VU61 NKP is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU61 NKP, 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 VU61 NKP registered?

VU61 NKP is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is VU61 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 NKP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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