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VK12 APU

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,742 mi
Last recorded127,742 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 APU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 127,742 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 127,487 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 122,864 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 122,637 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,737 miles
Pass 23 May 2020
Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,020 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 94,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,906 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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VK12 APU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 72,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 APU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 APU registered?

VK12 APU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is VK12 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 APU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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