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FR61 DFX

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,650 mi
Last recorded91,650 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 DFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 91,650 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 87,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,037 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 74,045 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 73,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,914 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 65,914 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,093 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 60,071 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear seats not fitted at the time of test / rear area loaded

Pass 10 May 2019 49,327 miles

Boot release defective

Offside rear bumper slightly adrift

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,906 miles

All four tyres perished

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and debonding (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 42,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four tyres perished

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and debonding (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 37,839 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,949 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2015 24,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 DFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

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

Is FR61 DFX safe to buy?

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