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FR12 YNA

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

334,231 mi
Last recorded334,231 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 YNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 334,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 334,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 242,133 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 162,957 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 156,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 154,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,934 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 86,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,611 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 9 Feb 2017 77,611 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,517 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,400 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres bald on inner shoulders

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 YNA is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YNA, 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 YNA registered?

FR12 YNA is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is FR12 YNA safe to buy?

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