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FR61 EVL

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,018 mi
Last recorded154,018 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 154,018 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 146,037 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 138,901 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 138,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 132,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 130,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 121,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,827 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 112,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

engine management light on

Pass 4 May 2017 102,426 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 102,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,831 miles

Windscreen has crack in zone B but doesnt effect the drivers view of the road

Pass 8 May 2015 59,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Console bushes heavily perished

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 EVL is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

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

Is FR61 EVL safe to buy?

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