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BW12 FWP

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,933 mi
Last recorded87,933 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 FWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,933 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 87,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2025 82,375 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 24 May 2024 74,124 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 FWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW12 FWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW12 FWP registered?

BW12 FWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is BW12 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 FWP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW12 FWP have outstanding finance?

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