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EX12 VMJ

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,796 mi
Last recorded67,796 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 VMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 67,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 66,600 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 59,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,518 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 18,512 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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EX12 VMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX12 VMJ, 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 EX12 VMJ registered?

EX12 VMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is EX12 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 VMJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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