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BL61 HHC

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,162 mi
Last recorded128,162 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 HHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 128,162 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,406 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,910 miles

Advise all tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 106,910 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Advise all tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 101,845 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,743 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing out of shape

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,128 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,502 miles

unable to fully inspect seats & seat belts 6&7

Fail 22 Jan 2019 70,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pair (3.4 (b) (ii))

unable to fully inspect seats & seat belts 6&7

Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,873 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,146 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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BL61 HHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black 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 BL61 HHC, 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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BL61 HHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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