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EX62 EHG

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,549 mi
Last recorded118,549 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 EHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 118,549 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 5 Sep 2025 117,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 117,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,057 miles

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

Nearside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

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

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

Offside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,923 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,735 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,925 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,597 miles

advisory diesel smoke test low emissions vehicle

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,798 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 59,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,534 miles

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 48,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,136 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 37,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,344 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on the inner edge

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of the adult belt

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view

undertray fitted

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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EX62 EHG 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 EX62 EHG, 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 EX62 EHG registered?

EX62 EHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is EX62 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 EHG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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