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BT12 XNB

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,198 mi
Last recorded88,198 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 XNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 88,198 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 22 Apr 2025 84,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 81,534 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,268 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 19 Jun 2021 71,732 miles

undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,369 miles

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

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

both front tyres wear inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2020 63,369 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wear inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,541 miles

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

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

both front tyres wear on edges

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,229 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2016 31,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 25,288 miles

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT12 XNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BT12 XNB, 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 BT12 XNB registered?

BT12 XNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BT12 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 XNB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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