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DX12 GPF

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,791 mi
Last recorded82,791 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX12 GPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 82,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 80,623 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes perished / de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres have slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 70,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR) O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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DX12 GPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX12 GPF, 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 DX12 GPF registered?

DX12 GPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 June 2012.

Is DX12 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX12 GPF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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