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FR12 ONC

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,505 mi
Last recorded138,505 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 ONC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 138,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 133,897 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 133,848 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 128,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 120,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise to change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,151 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 106,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,645 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 95,645 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,558 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSUL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK COVER BROKEN

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSUL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Fail 17 Jul 2019 84,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSUL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK COVER BROKEN

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSUL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,523 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 67,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 42,967 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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FR12 ONC is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FR12 ONC, 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 FR12 ONC registered?

FR12 ONC is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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