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CX12 UPV

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,438 mi
Last recorded161,438 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 UPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 161,438 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 161,438 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 142,828 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 142,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 131,098 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 131,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 114,487 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 101,859 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to 4 of the 5 rear seats ()

Rear both rear shock bump stops broken

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,808 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 81,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,032 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,854 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 23,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CX12 UPV is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX12 UPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX12 UPV registered?

CX12 UPV is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is CX12 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 UPV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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