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EF61 ZWC

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,585 mi
Last recorded140,585 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 ZWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 140,585 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 136,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 136,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 123,494 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 123,494 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,406 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 114,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,820 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 80,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,995 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,254 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 47,837 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,145 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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EF61 ZWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF61 ZWC, 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 EF61 ZWC registered?

EF61 ZWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is EF61 ZWC safe to buy?

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