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BL61 GVF

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,416 mi
Last recorded156,416 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 GVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 156,416 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 150,471 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 150,466 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 136,329 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 136,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,195 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,396 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2019 90,396 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,704 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn unevenly on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,241 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,041 miles

Offside Rear 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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BL61 GVF is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 82,832 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 BL61 GVF, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL61 GVF registered?

BL61 GVF is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is BL61 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 GVF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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