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CA62 FAO

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,560 mi
Last recorded138,560 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 FAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 138,560 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 128,092 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 127,276 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,786 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 118,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 106,111 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 8,898 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 8,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,191 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,329 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 46,047 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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CA62 FAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA62 FAO, 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 CA62 FAO registered?

CA62 FAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is CA62 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 FAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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