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FR61 EOW

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,496 mi
Last recorded113,496 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,496 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 113,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 105,027 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 105,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,154 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,749 miles

Front number plate beginng to delaminate

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

requires 4 wheel tracking

tmps light on

Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,275 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on both shoulders

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,543 miles

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 EOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EOW, 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 FR61 EOW registered?

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

Is FR61 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 EOW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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