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EK12 UBL

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,364 mi
Last recorded137,364 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 137,364 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 137,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 135,249 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 129,533 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 129,533 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 125,023 miles

under trat fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 125,022 miles

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

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

under trat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,895 miles

under shields and engine shields fitted limiting view on some components

Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,505 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 41,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,389 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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EK12 UBL is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK12 UBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 UBL registered?

EK12 UBL is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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