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BW12 FCL

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,617 mi
Last recorded49,617 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 FCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 49,617 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2024 46,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 40,218 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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BW12 FCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BW12 FCL, 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 BW12 FCL registered?

BW12 FCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is BW12 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 FCL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW12 FCL have outstanding finance?

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