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FR12 YYC

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,156 mi
Last recorded232,156 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 232,156 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 232,153 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 194,071 miles

Nearside 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 3 Oct 2023 194,071 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 180,581 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 174,222 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 174,222 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 153,549 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 149,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 104,188 miles

Nearside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 11 Jul 2018 104,188 miles

Nearside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,087 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 91,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,888 miles

To clean to test

Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,683 miles

to clean to record smoke test

Fail 8 Jul 2015 49,683 miles

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

to clean to record smoke test

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 YYC 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 YYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR12 YYC registered?

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

Is FR12 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 YYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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