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DE12 BKZ

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,714 mi
Last recorded175,714 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 175,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 262,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 157,093 miles

both front tyres edges worn low-o/s/r + n/s/r tie arm bushes perished

Pass 14 Jul 2022 146,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 146,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer edge) - (225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge) - (225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 140,198 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 140,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 18 Jun 2020 133,180 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 119,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,733 miles

slight scratches to windscreen.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,818 miles

slight scratches to windscreen.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,367 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,347 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,754 miles

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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DE12 BKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE12 BKZ, 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 DE12 BKZ registered?

DE12 BKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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