CarVerify

Free Car Check

FR61 EOJ

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,787 mi
Last recorded136,787 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 EOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 136,787 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 136,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on smooth edge's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 121,299 miles

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

Rear both rear plastic shock absorber casings adrift from the bump stops

Fail 10 Apr 2025 121,299 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat switch has been pushed into the dashboard (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and inner rim dented (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear both rear plastic shock absorber casings adrift from the bump stops

Pass 19 Apr 2024 102,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 88,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 71,729 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 71,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 70,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,126 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly starting to wear inner side

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

both rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,478 miles

Both rear disc are corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

service light is on

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,471 miles

Emissions too lean to measure.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 51,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" Blade split and smearing view. (8.2.2)

Emissions too lean to measure.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,589 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Volkswagen Sharan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FR61 EOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FR61 EOJ, 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

How do I check the history of FR61 EOJ?

You can check the full history of FR61 EOJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FR61 EOJ registered?

FR61 EOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is FR61 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 EOJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR61 EOJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FR61 EOJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.