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FR61 DDY

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 101,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 92,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,982 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,387 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,281 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 79,281 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,165 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 76,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability console bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability console bush (5.3.3 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 76,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability console bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability console bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,715 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 66,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,787 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,206 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 45,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,000 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 38,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,819 miles

Emissions too low to register.

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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FR61 DDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FR61 DDY, 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 FR61 DDY registered?

FR61 DDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is FR61 DDY safe to buy?

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