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ET12 WDZ

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,439 mi
Last recorded218,439 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 WDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 218,439 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 218,434 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 200,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 185,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 170,939 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 170,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 159,035 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 159,011 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 144,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 132,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 121,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 114,969 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bumpstops perished and shock absorber covers detached (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,381 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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ET12 WDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ET12 WDZ, 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 ET12 WDZ registered?

ET12 WDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is ET12 WDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 WDZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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