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EJ12 UEH

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,515 mi
Last recorded119,515 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 UEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 119,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,575 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,201 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rods bushes perished

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

heavy corrosion rear subframe and suspension arms and bushes perished

n/s/f running light dim

Fail 11 Apr 2024 106,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16vr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16vr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear anti roll bar link rods bushes perished

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

heavy corrosion rear subframe and suspension arms and bushes perished

n/s/f running light dim

Pass 3 May 2023 101,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,677 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,659 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 93,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,566 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

both n/s doors plus sill damaged still opens and closes ok

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,000 miles

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

Low emissions vehicle, governor restricting full test.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,659 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 55,139 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 42,214 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UEH is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

EJ12 UEH is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for EJ12 UEH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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