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FR12 RHK

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

233,391 mi
Last recorded233,391 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 233,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 232,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 218,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 203,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 197,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 190,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 190,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 187,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 186,172 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 186,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 174,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 161,217 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 161,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,242 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,842 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,202 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,980 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner shoulders.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, also bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, also bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 62,980 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner shoulders.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, also bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, also bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,483 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 RHK is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FR12 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

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

Is FR12 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 RHK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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