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EA62 KXY

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 KXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 86,828 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 70,582 miles

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Fail 7 Nov 2024 70,541 miles

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

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

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,599 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 56,595 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))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2023 54,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner tread edge and slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 54,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner tread edge and slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 51,157 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,415 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside rear tyre void on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,655 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensors

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,017 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,897 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 23,554 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,738 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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EA62 KXY is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue 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 EA62 KXY, 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 EA62 KXY registered?

EA62 KXY is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is EA62 KXY safe to buy?

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