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AK11 FZA

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,895 mi
Last recorded166,895 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 166,895 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 157,663 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 147,238 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 142,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 140,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 131,105 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 124,974 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 124,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,700 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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AK11 FZA 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 92.9%.

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 AK11 FZA, 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 AK11 FZA registered?

AK11 FZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is AK11 FZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 FZA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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