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BL12 EPK

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

288,843 mi
Last recorded288,843 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 EPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 288,843 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 288,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner ()

Pass 5 Nov 2022 282,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 259,705 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 259,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 230,630 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 230,630 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 201,998 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 201,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 166,437 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 144,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 144,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 110,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 94,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,900 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,390 miles

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

front discs slight worn

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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BL12 EPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BL12 EPK, 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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BL12 EPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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