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BK12 RBO

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,066 mi
Last recorded206,066 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 RBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 206,066 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 201,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 201,906 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 195,148 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 187,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 180,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tyre slightly damaged/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tyre slightly damaged/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 180,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tyre slightly damaged/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tyre slightly damaged/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 165,034 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 165,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 156,042 miles

No emission reading due to rev limiter fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 61,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perishing on outer walls

rear tyres wearing on inside edge osr close to ply cords

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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BK12 RBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK12 RBO, 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 BK12 RBO registered?

BK12 RBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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