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WV62 GWC

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,678 mi
Last recorded152,678 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 GWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 152,678 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 19 Sep 2024 145,352 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2023 138,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2023 138,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2022 133,631 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 133,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 126,597 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,297 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 116,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached filler neck guard inseure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick scoring discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,741 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears from front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,003 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,003 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,577 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,924 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seatbelts not examined due to carge on rear seats.

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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WV62 GWC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV62 GWC, 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.

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WV62 GWC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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