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FR61 EUO

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 123,685 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF/ 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 112,472 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 112,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 102,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,259 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 92,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight kerb damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF/NSR & OSR ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 71,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF/NSR & OSR ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 66,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,046 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,042 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,949 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 51,949 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,507 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,689 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 EUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey 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 EUO, 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 EUO registered?

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

Is FR61 EUO safe to buy?

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