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EJ12 HBG

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,478 mi
Last recorded140,478 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 HBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 140,478 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,240 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 130,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 123,340 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 117,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,425 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 87,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 167,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,432 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 55,432 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,357 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,350 miles

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

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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EJ12 HBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EJ12 HBG, 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 EJ12 HBG registered?

EJ12 HBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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