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BF12 FYE

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,863 mi
Last recorded167,863 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 167,863 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 156,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 145,735 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 131,940 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 117,146 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,558 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2021 102,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,614 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 57,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,569 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,700 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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BF12 FYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue 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 BF12 FYE, 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 BF12 FYE registered?

BF12 FYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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