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FR61 DHA

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,429 mi
Last recorded93,429 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 93,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm + inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm + inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,650 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 76,486 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 76,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut outer tread. Also outer tread worn smooth and secondary rubber showing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 69,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged nsr centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,732 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,178 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 52,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,550 miles

Rear both tyres deteriorating .

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,884 miles

emission is not detected because the vehicle is too clean

Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,656 miles

Middle row outer seats have child seats fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen has Minor damage caused by old wiper blade OK for MOT

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall has wear OK for MOT

Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,879 miles

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

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 DHA 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 85.7%.

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 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 FR61 DHA, 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 DHA registered?

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

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