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DU12 ELX

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

233,480 mi
Last recorded233,480 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 233,480 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 210,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 204,613 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 197,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 197,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 171,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 171,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2019 170,768 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 170,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 151,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 133,479 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 133,479 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 131,447 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,449 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 42,449 miles

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,783 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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DU12 ELX is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DU12 ELX, 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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DU12 ELX is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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