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DG12 LGL

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,432 mi
Last recorded205,432 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 LGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 205,432 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 191,465 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 191,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 176,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 176,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 156,327 miles

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))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 140,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 140,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepped inner edge with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 121,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 100,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall has chords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,223 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush starting too split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush starting too split (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,526 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

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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DG12 LGL 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 71.4%.

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 DG12 LGL, 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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DG12 LGL is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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